Big news for all cricket lovers! Chief Professional Cricketers’ Association executive, ‘Rob Lynch’, is leaving in June to become MCC’s head of cricket operations.
Well, Lynch has played for New Zealand in the Under-19 World Cup in 2000. He has been with the players’ union since October 2020. He began as the PCA’s commercial director in February 2020 before taking on the job of temporary CEO after Tony Irish left in July of the same year.
Lynch’s Career Journey and Contributions
Lynch joined the PCA from Middlesex, where he was chief operating officer. He will return to Lord’s to take up his new position at MCC. Once he has served a notice period that will last until June 28. Former Worcestershire captain Daryl Mitchell is currently COO at the PCA. He will be promoted in an interim capacity to cover for Lynch before a permanent appointment is made.
Over the course of his tenure, Lynch helped the PCA navigate through the pandemic. It has been a critical voice against an “unsustainable” domestic schedule putting player welfare at risk.
Lynch also attended a parliamentary hearing in 2022. He accepted failings on behalf of the PCA after Azeem Rafiq labeled the union “incredibly inept” for failing to support him over allegations of racism in Yorkshire.
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Lynch’s Departure and MCC Appointment
In a statement released by the PCA, Lynch said: “Serving as the chief executive of the PCA has been the greatest privilege and challenge of my career. Representing the players is something I will cherish and the association is in a strong financial position and is set up to thrive as the sport evolves at a rapid rate.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed working closely with the players and the wider game to progress standards for the benefit of our members.
“Thank you to everybody I have worked so closely with, including our Chair James Harris, Julian Metherell, and James Cameron, the board, Richard Bevan, Eoin Morgan, and importantly the most dedicated group of staff.
I have witnessed in my professional career, that they are a credit to PCA members. I will no doubt continue to drive exceptionally high standards when I depart in late June.”
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MCC chief executive and secretary Guy Lavender said: “Following a thorough recruitment process, I am delighted to welcome Rob back to MCC. There was an extremely high caliber of candidates who applied for the role. Of course, Rob was the standout individual.
“I would like to thank Jamie Cox for his huge contribution to MCC over the past three years. He has led numerous projects during that time, including our cricket strategy and I wish him the best for an exciting role at Somerset. I am certain he will make a success of it.”
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