Andrew Strauss to step down as strategic advisor to ECB

Andrew Strauss will step down as the Strategic Adviser to the ECB Board and Chair of the Performance Cricket Committee come the AGM of the England & Wales Cricket Board in May. Strauss, who assumed the role of interim Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket between February and May 2022, feels that the time is right to step away.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time at the ECB and am proud of having contributed to a successful period for our England teams. With increasing commitments outside of the organisation, sadly I’ve decided it’s time to step away from my current role. I wish the new Board all the very best as it continues in its mission to grow our game,” said Strauss, who has also previously served as Director of England Cricket for over three years.

ECB Chair Richard Thompson said: Andrew has given outstanding service to English cricket over many years in a number of different roles. I’ve greatly valued the advice and expertise he has provided in my time as Chair, and have enjoyed working with him. We are currently implementing the vast majority of recommendations from his impressive High Performance Review, which I believe will help our England Men’s teams to sustain their success. I have no doubt he has much more to contribute to the game and hope he will return in the future.

Meanwhile, ECB has appointed Non-Executive Directors in Penny Avis, Baroness Zahida Manzoor CBE, Jennifer Owen Adams and Gareth Williams.