Derbyshire's new paceman Viljoen can't wait to be let loose
The 27-year-old, who has signed a three-year deal, is currently representing Highveld Lions in South Africa where he has enjoyed a successful campaign to date.
Viljoen is the leading wicket-taker in the domestic Twenty20 competition, claiming 19 wickets at an average of 16, and the second leading wicket-taker in the four-day competition, with 25 scalps at an average of 30 and best figures of 6-75.
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Hide AdHe is due to arrive at The 3aaa County Ground at the start of April and told derbyshireccc.com: “I am very much looking forward to being part of a new team. It’s a fresh set-up at the club and I can’t wait to get started.
“I’m reasonably happy with my season in South Africa so far, so I am very pleased with where I am at the moment. The experience I got from playing county cricket with Kent last year helped me a lot as well, so I’m looking to take that forward with Derbyshire.
“I have been bowling this winter as fast as I have bowled in my career. There is a fine line between knowing when to bowl quick and knowing when to just take the pace off, but I think it’s down to the wickets that you play on and conditions.
“In South Africa, if you play down at the coast, you’re not going to bowl at 100% of your capability because you’re not going to get the rewards. But if you’re playing in Victoria, where there’s a lot of pace and bounce, then you can let loose.
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Hide Ad“Idenitifying the different situations and conditions is something I can take forward into the county game this season. I’m excited to get the chance to lead the attack. It is something I thrive on, and it is a massive honour and a privilege to be able to do so for Derbyshire.
“If you are the leader of an attack, you want to set an example, and I hope I can do that.”