RAMSBOTTOM professional Daryn Smit has joined County Championship side Derbyshire on a two-year Kolpax deal subject to a successful registration.

The 33-year-old has scored nearly 3,000 runs during his time with the Lancashire League champions and had agreed to a third season as professional ahead of this season.

South African Smit is available for Derbyshire across all formats and will link up with compatriots Hardus Viljoen and Imran Tahir, who will arrive after the Champions Trophy.

Derbyshire director of cricket Kim Barnett said: "Daryn is a vastly experienced batsman, with over 14 years as a professional in the game, and will strengthen the depth to our batting line-up this season."

Smit, who has represented South Africa A, averages 37 in first-class cricket and has taken 106 wickets at 32 with his leg spin, while he also provides Derbyshire with another wicketkeeping option.

"I'm delighted to join Derbyshire and get an opportunity to play county cricket," said Smit.

"I've enjoyed my time with the Dolphins and I'm extremely grateful for the opportunities they gave me, but I'm now looking forward to exciting new times in England with Derbyshire."