Rob Andrew, a former England rugby union player and the chief executive of Sussex County Cricket Club, has been named as England new managing director of professional cricket by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). In his new role, Andrew will be tasked with overseeing the growth and development of both men  and women  domestic cricket. The appointment was met with enthusiasm from ECB CEO Richard Gould, who stated,It fantastic that we ve been able to bring Rob Andrew on board into such an important role. To bring in someone with the skills and background of Rob is of huge benefit to us and the entire game. Rob Andrew, who is 60 years old, played first-class cricket during his youth and has been associated with Sussex since 2017, gaining valuable insights into the professional cricket landscape for both men and women in the country.

While Andrew initially started his sporting career in cricket, he later transitioned to rugby, where he had a successful career as a flyhalf. He earned 71 caps for the England national rugby team and was part of squads that secured three Grand Slam victories, in addition to finishing as runners-up at the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Rob Andrew wealth of experience and expertise in both cricket and rugby make him a valuable addition to the ECB, as they look to further enhance and nurture the professional cricket scene in England.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)