Former England batter Rob Key has been appointed as the managing director of the England men's cricket team.
Key, who played in 15 tests and five one-day internationals, succeeds Ashley Giles in the role after Giles was sacked in the wake of England's 4-nil loss to Australia in the Ashes.
Robert Key playing for Kent in 2008 scored a century against the Black Caps. Photo: Photosport
Key,42, will take over from former England captain Andrew Strauss, who stepped in on an interim basis after Giles departed in February.
Key will leave his role as commentator at Sky Sports, where he has worked since his retirement in 2015.
"The chance to have an impact and make a difference is an opportunity given to very few and I will give it everything I have to try to shape the next great era of English men's cricket," Key said in a statement.
"Although at this current moment it has been a challenging time in English cricket, I also think it's as exciting a time as I can remember."
Key's appointment comes two days after Joe Root stepped down as test captain following dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean, overseeing only one victory in England's last 17 tests.
The ECB are also seeking a new permanent head coach following Chris Silverwood's departure after the Ashes.
-Reuters
