Derbyshire fans will see one of the world's best batsmen in action
Derbyshire have signed Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene for the first half of the 2008 season.
The 30-year-old batsman, who will arrive before the end of April and stay until mid-July, is the county's fifth signing since the end of last season.
"I knew he was the right player after I spoke to him," said boss John Morris.
"And I could tell that he has the desire to play county cricket and contribute both experience and flair to Derbyshire's batting line-up."
Counties can have only one overseas player from 2008 and Jayawardene - who has scored 6,630 runs in Test cricket at an average of 49.84 - can be replaced at the halfway stage.
His signing comes on the back of the captures of Rikki Clarke as captain and West Indies batsman Wavell Hinds.
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