CROFT PAYS FOR DISMAL SEASON
GLAMORGAN have parted company with head coach Robert Croft, who has left the county after three decades.
The decision comes after Glamorgan finished bottom of division two of the County Championship and failed to qualify for the T20 Blast quarter-finals.
They will also appoint a new director of cricket after chief executive Hugh Morris relinquished the dual role.
Croft, 48, of Hendy, has been with the county since 1989 as a player, assistant coach and has been head coach since 2016.
The former England off-spinner said: “After finishing my playing career it was one of my dreams to coach at this great club and I am pleased to have been able to fulfil that dream and play a part in developing the next generation of Welsh cricketers.
“I leave knowing that Glamorgan have a number of extremely talented cricketers who can take the club forward.
“Although our County Championship campaigns did not go as I would have liked, we were able to compete admirably in the shorter formats of the game with a small and young squad of players.
“Glamorgan will always hold a big piece of my heart and I would like to wish the club and supporters well.”
Chief executive Hugh Morris said: “On behalf of the club I would like to thank Robert for the incredible contribution he has made to Glamorgan, not just as head coach but also as a player, assistant coach and ambassador over the last 30 years.
“He is one of our greatest players and the most successful player we have ever had at the club at international level and has done more than anyone to promote not just cricket in Wales, but Welsh cricket to the world.
“During his tenure he has developed a number of young players which Glamorgan will hopefully see the benefit of for years to come.
“He also oversaw the club reaching the quarter-finals of the Vitality Blast in two of his three years in charge, which culminated in our return to Finals Day last year.
“It was an incredibly difficult decision for the board to make, but given our performances in the County Championship we feel it is the right time for a change.”
The club will begin the process of recruiting Croft’s successor following the appointment of a new director of cricket.