Madsen’s mission gives Derbys hope of ending hoodoo

By Paul Bolton

Ton-up! Wayne Madsenstroked his way to a 27th first-class century
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WAYNE Madsen shored up Derbyshire as they went in search of their first County Championship victory over Warwickshire in 25 years with a stylish first-day century.
Derbyshire were in danger of squandering first use of a decent pitch with some sloppy batting before lunch.
But Madsen gave his teammates an object lesson in innings building by stroking his way to the 27th first-class century of his career – all but one of them for Derbyshire – from...

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