Overview

• Rob Andrew, the former Sussex CEO and a former athlete with significant experience in both rugby and cricket, has been selected to serve as England's Managing Director of Professional Cricket for the England and Wales Cricket Board
• In his new role, Andrew will lead the development of both men’s and women's domestic cricket in England and Wales.
• Andrew's appointment to the ECB is part of a larger restructuring effort, coming after the appointment of Leshia Hawkins as the ECB's Managing Director of Recreational Games.
• Prior to his new role, during his time at Sussex, Andrew was credited for successfully managing the cricket club's financials but faced criticism for poor on-field performance and failure to retain high-profile homegrown players.
• Sussex has yet to find a replacement for CEO position.