Andrew Strauss to step down from ECB. Andrew Strauss chaired the High-Performance Cricket Committee while also serving as the ECB’s Strategic Advisor.
Former England captain Andrew Strauss is one of the most well-known names in English cricket. Furthermore, it is believed that he was close to many current national team players. Strauss previously served as the director of England men’s cricket from 2015 to 2018. He also served in the high-profile job in an interim capacity from February to May 2022.
Following that, he chair the High-Performance Cricket Committee and remain a strategic advisor to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Notably, Strauss proposed various changes to English cricket. These recommendations were develop to allow players to play in a variety of conditions that they may encounter around the world. In the same vein, restructuring the domestic set-up, which will focus more on playing red-ball cricket. Aside from that, one of the key recommendations was to use Kookaburra balls. Which last longer than Duke balls, which are commonly use in England.
As a result, most counties rejected two significant proposals. Reduced County Championship games and specific slots for limited-overs cricket on the domestic circuit. While they request that the restructuring be delayed until 2024, 12 counties voted against the white-ball cricket proposal. As a result, both propose revisions were defeat in the voting.
As a result, despite providing so much to English cricket in various roles, the ECB announce on Friday that Strauss will step aside from both jobs as part of reforms to the cricket governing body’s boardroom arrangement. Strauss has held the position since September 2020. The 46-year-old will officially stand down at the ECB’s Annual General Meeting next month.
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Sadly I’ve decided it’s time to step away: Strauss
Andrew Strauss reflected on his tenure as an administrator with the ECB. Noting that the increase effort and strain of other positions he has been involved in outside of the ECB has led him to retire from his current roles with the cricket board.
“I’ve had a great time at the ECB and am proud to have contributed to our England teams’ success.” With expanding obligations outside of the organization, I’ve decided to leave my current position. “I wish the new board all the best as it continues its mission to grow our game. ” Strauss quote by ESPN Cricinfo as saying.
However, the ECB’s chief executive, Richard Thompson, thanked Strauss for his many years of service to English cricket. Furthermore, he expressed hope that the experienced player and administrator would return to the ECB in some capacity to contribute to the game’s future growth.
“Andrew has given outstanding service to English cricket in a variety of roles for many years.” I’ve treasured his advise and skills during my tenure as chair, and I’ve liked working with him. We are presently adopting the vast majority of his remarkable High Performance Review suggestions, which I believe will assist our England men’s teams maintain their success. “I have no doubt he has much more to offer the game and hope to see him back in the future,” Thompson said.
Meanwhile, in terms of board changes, the ECB has appointed four non-executive directors to its management, including Penny Avis, Baroness Zahida Manzoor, Jennifer Owen Adams, and Gareth Williams. The board is also in the process of appointing two new cricket directors in non-executive capacities.
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