Former England batsman Rob Key was on Sunday appointed as the new Managing Director of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), ushering in a new era for English cricket.
Joe Root was the latest in a series of resignations when he announced his decision to step down as England Test captain on Friday after a disastrous 12 months of red-ball cricket, including a disappointing 4-0 loss to Australia in the Ashes. .
Root’s decision left the ECB a near-absolute power vacuum.
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Head coach Chris Silverwood, batting coach Graham Thorpe and former managing director Ashley Giles lost their jobs after three days in a row in February after a futile tour of Australia.
Key has worked primarily as a commentator and pundit since retiring from county cricket with Kent in 2015.
“It is an absolute honor to play this role. Very few people are given the opportunity to make an impact and make a difference and I will give it everything I have to give to shape the next great era of English men’s cricket, Ki said in a statement.
“While it’s been a challenging time in English cricket at the present time, I also think it’s as exciting a time as I can remember.”
One of Key’s first challenges will be hiring Root’s successor, with Ben Stokes being one of the few players guaranteed to be in the Test squad to play the favourite.
Key will also be responsible for the strategy behind England’s men’s cricket teams and performance pathways and will play a role as part of an upcoming High Performance Review.
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As a player, Key played 15 Tests for England between 2002 and 2005, as well as five One Day Internationals and one Twenty20 International.
ECB chief executive Tom Harrison said: “After a thorough recruitment process, Rob stood out in a very competitive arena.
“His passion and knowledge of the sport both domestically and internationally is outstanding.”
England’s summer begins with a three-Test series against New Zealand, which begins on June 2, before also facing India and South Africa.
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