Rob Key was named as the new Managing Director of Cricket for England. He replaced Andrew Strauss, who served as interim managing director after England’s Ashes defeat.

Rob Key Named As New Managing Director of Cricket For England

The Batsmen to Take Over on an Immediate Basis:-

The former England batsman will take over on an immediate basis and will also step down from his role as one of Sky Sports’ commentators.

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The England and Wales Cricket Board said, “Key will be responsible for the strategy behind the England men’s cricket teams and the way they perform.

He will also play a key role as part of the high-performance review, which will commence soon,” he said in a media release.

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A Aims to Shape the Great Era:-

“It’s 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 do to shape the next great era of English men’s cricket.” “

Key said. “I have absolutely loved my time at Sky and I never could have imagined it was not for this insincere opportunity.

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I would like to personally thank Brian Henderson and everyone on the team for their cooperation and support.

“While it’s been a challenging time in English cricket at this point in time, I also think it’s as exciting a time as I can remember.

English Men’s Cricket in All Formats:-

Two of our teams have or are at the top of the world rankings and there is no doubt about the amount of talent our game has, I hope I try to take everyone along so that we can help take English men’s cricket to new heights across all formats. can.”

Key, who made his first-class debut against Middlesex in April 1998, scored 19.419 runs at an average of 40.45. Robert captained Kent and steered the side to a second division championship title in 2010.

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He also played 15 Tests for his country and made his highest Test score of 221 against West Indies at Lord’s in 2004. Key also played six limited matches. Overs game for England.

“After a thorough recruitment process, Robb stood in a very rivalry zone. His passion and knowledge of the game, both domestically and internationally, are outstanding.

Chief Executive Officer of the ECB:-

He is a proven leader and combines an approachable nature with fresh original thinking and flexibility which “put him in good stead,” said ECB chief executive Tom Harrison.

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He will bring a lot to the role and I am sure players and staff alike will enjoy working with Rob. I have no doubt that he will enjoy the challenge before us.”

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“I want to thank Andrew for agreeing to return to the role on an interim basis.

Having someone with your experience and dexterity during the transition and recruitment process was invaluable. He is a great asset to English and Welsh cricket.”