Andy Hurry to oversee England Development Programme

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced two new appointments at the National Cricket Performance Centre at Loughborough University.

Andy Hurry, who is currently Director of High Performance at Somerset County Cricket Club, has been appointed as the new Head of the England Development Programme (EDP).

In his new role, he will oversee the England talent development programme. This will include working with the England Under 19s team and the wider network of cricket academies and county coaches to help ensure a flow of talented young players into the First Class game and senior England squads.

Raph Brandon, who is currently the English Institute of Sport’s (EIS) Director of Performance Solutions, succeeds Michael Bourne as Head of Sport Science and Medicine. Bourne is leaving ECB to take up a position as Head of Performance Advisors with UK Sport.

ECB’s Managing Director – England Cricket Paul Downton said: “We believe Andy’s in-depth understanding of what it takes to succeed in the professional game and his ability to bring the very best out of teams and players will be a huge asset to the EDP.

“This is a new position which reflects the importance we place on developing talent and our desire to fully integrate the work of County Academies with the existing programmes for age-group cricketers in place at the NCPC.

“Raph has a proven track record of success in supporting world-leading teams and athletes and we are delighted to have secured an individual with his outstanding leadership skills and technical expertise.

“We wish Michael well in his new post with UK Sport and thank him for the very significant contribution he has made to improving sports science and medicine provision across all our national squads and the wider county game.”