Derbyshire wicketkeeper Tom Poynton has been rewarded for his successful return from injury by signing a new one-year contract extension . Poynton , 25 , missed the entire 2014 campaign due to leg injuries sustained in a road accident in which his father Keith died last April . The former England Under-19 international had to undergo an ankle operation but he made his playing comeback during Derbyshire 's pre-season tour of Abu Dhabi . Derbyshire wicketkeeper Tom Poynton has been rewarded for his successful return from injury . He will be available for the start of the season and has now committed himself to the county until the end of the 2016 season . Derbyshire 's elite performance director , Graeme Welch , said : 'Tom has displayed exceptional character since the tragic events that ended his season last April . 'He has worked tirelessly both in training and in his off-the-field role to prepare him for his return and everyone at the club is delighted to see him back on the field playing for Derbyshire . 'We hope the new contract will now give him the confidence to go out and express himself this summer . 'He has shown good form since his return to training and in Abu Dhabi and we hope this continues . '
Tom Poynton missed the entire 2008 season due to knee injuries . He made his playing comeback during rugby 's pre - season tour .