Anthony McGrath has been appointed as Essex Director of Cricket as part of the Club’s management restructure.
McGrath, who has been Men’s First-Team Head Coach since 2018, will continue that role alongside his new responsibilities of overseeing all areas of the Club’s professional cricket department.
That will include Men’s, Women’s, Academy, and Player Pathway areas, and the 48-year-old will continue to receive support from the Cricket Committee and its chair Jason Gallian.
McGrath will also have an integral strategic role in developing the Women’s team and will work closely with the Women’s Head Coach once that role is filled.
“We have achieved sustained success during his tenure as Head Coach, including the memorable and as yet unmatched achievement of winning the Championship and the T20 in the same season in 2019.
“This will allow the Club to create a clear identity and playing style across all our representative teams, and I look forward to seeing every one of those teams continue to flourish under his expanded leadership.”
“I’m honoured to take up this position,” added McGrath. “The Club gave me the chance to become a Head Coach for the first time in 2018 and the backing I’ve received has been fundamental to our success.”
“I’ve got a trusted network of exceptional coaches, who always go above and beyond to deliver elite performance. This is now an opportunity for us to shape the strategic vision of cricket played by men, women, boys and girls in the county.”
School’s out, cricket’s in: 50-over cricket in Chelmsford this summer
The competition has not only recently proven itself to be wide open and highly competitive, but also a breeding ground for the next generation of elite cricketers.
With all four matches set to take place during the school summer holidays, each fixture makes a perfect family day out in the heart of Chelmsford.
Wednesday 24 July, 11:00am: Essex v Warwickshire – buy here
Wednesday 31 July, 11:00am: Essex v Leicestershire Foxes – buy here
Sunday 04 August, 11:00am: Essex v Glamorgan – buy here
Friday 09 August, 2:00pm: Essex v Surrey – buy here
Friday 26 July, 11:00am: Essex Women v Kent – buy here
Wednesday 14 August, 11:00am: Essex Women v Sussex – buy here
