Simon Cook to become Kent’s Director of Cricket
Tuesday 5th September 2023
Kent Cricket is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Cook as the Club’s Director of Cricket from 1 October 2023.
The appointment follows a robust recruitment process, led by a selection panel appointed by the Club’s Board, and supported by a number of expert advisors.
Former Kent seamer Cook originally joined the county as a player in 2005, making over 200 appearances as a Kent player over seven years and winning two trophies, before re-joining as Bowling Coach in 2019.
A Capped Player for the Club (Number 202), he will replace Paul Downton, who is retiring at the end of the season.
46-year-old Cook has previously served as National Head Coach and High-Performance Manager for Hong Kong‘s international side.
Since returning to Kent as the Club’s Lead Bowling Coach, Cook has overseen the development of the specialist fast bowling programme for Kent’s County Age Group and Academy squads.
In 2022, he took on the role of Kent’s Interim Men’s Head Coach during the Kent Spitfires’ victorious One-Day Cup campaign and performed the same role in the recent 2023 competition.
Kent Cricket’s Chair, Simon Philip, said: “Simon was the outstanding candidate throughout the very rigorous selection process.
“He provided a compelling and clear vision of how he wants the Club to move forward from the Pathway to the First XI, allied to a very strong view of the brand of cricket that he wants the Club to play.
“His existing knowledge as player and coach will prove invaluable in delivering his vision.
“I’m sure that all Members and Supporters will welcome Simon to his new role.”
International T20 cricket is back at The Spitfire Ground after 12 years next Summer!
International T20 cricket will return to Canterbury on Thursday 11 July 2024 when The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence hosts the 3rd match in England’s IT20 series against New Zealand.
It is only the second time that Canterbury has hosted a Women’s International T20 match in its long history, and will be another boost for the continued growth of women’s cricket in Kent.
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