The new role succeeds that of managing director of county cricket and Andrew will assume responsibility for growing and nurturing men’s and women’s professional domestic cricket. Andrew moving into the role will enable Neil Snowball to take on the role of MD Competitions and Major Events. Former England rugby union player and Sussex County Cricket Club chief executive Rob Andrew has been appointed as England's managing director of professional cricket, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Friday. ECB chief executive Richard Gould said: “It’s fantastic that we’ve been able to bring Rob Andrew on board into such an important role.

The relationship between the ECB and the First Class Counties is of paramount importance, and the way in which we’re able to support the men’s and women’s professional game is one of our major priorities.To bring in someone with the skills and the background of Rob is of huge benefit to us and the entire game and we look forward to seeing how he adds value and contributes to the future direction and success of the ECB on all business matters. The new role succeeds that of Managing Director, County Cricket and will see Andrew assuming responsibility for growing and nurturing both men’s and women’s professional domestic cricket in line with the Inspiring Generations strategy, and overseeing engagement with the First Class Counties and Women’s Regional Teams. It's fantastic that we've been able to bring Rob Andrew on board into such an important role," ECB CEO Richard Gould said in a statement. The relationship between the ECB and the first-class counties is of paramount importance and the way in which we’re able to support the men’s and women’s professional game is one of our major priorities. Sussex Chair, Jon Filby said: “The Board of Sussex Cricket is extremely grateful to Rob for his outstanding contribution to Sussex since he joined us in January 2017.

Equally, the opportunities to take the women’s game forward are immense and working together with all partners will be critical to getting this right. I am convinced that Rob’s appointment at the ECB shows the depth of their intention to fully support the 18 first-class counties for men’s cricket. His leadership through the intense difficulties caused by the pandemic and his outstanding work on the development of the Tate Residences ensure that he leaves the organisation in a very good position. I look forward to working with all ECB partners and stakeholders to build on already strong foundations.My seven years at Sussex have given me a great insight into the landscape of professional cricket in this country, both men’s and women’s. Sussex Cricket chief executive Rob Andrew is to join the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as the new managing director of the professional game, leaving the county after seven years. England Men’s Learning Disability (LD) batter Alfie Pyle has won the 2023 Variety Disability Sports Awards Rising Star award, capping off a remarkable breakthrough season in disability cricket.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that Rob Andrew, Chief Executive Officer of Sussex Cricket, will join the company as the new Managing Director, Professional Game, leaving Sussex after 7 years.To bring in someone with the skills and the background of Rob is of huge benefit to us and the entire game, and we look forward to seeing how he adds value and contributes to the future direction and success of the ECB on all business matters. Rob Andrew said: “I am delighted to be joining the ECB at such an exciting time for cricket, and in particular such an exciting time for the professional men’s and women’s game. Sussex chair Jon Filby said: “The board of Sussex Cricket is extremely grateful to Rob for his outstanding contribution to Sussex since he joined us in January 2017. To bring in someone with the skills and the background of Rob is of huge benefit to us and the entire game. ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould said: “It’s fantastic that we’ve been able to bring Rob Andrew on board into such an important role.