Gavin Hamilton, a former all-rounder for Yorkshire who represented England in a Test match in 1999, has been named general manager of cricket at Yorkshire. Though he will also be in charge of the women’s team, Hamilton essentially takes over for Darren Gough, who resigned as director of cricket earlier this year.
The 50-year-old Hamilton participated in his lone Test match in November 1999, which is primarily notable for England’s top-order collapse to 2 for 4 on the first morning. Despite having a longer career with Scotland, which he represented at two ODI World Cups and two World T20s, he made a pair, bowled fifteen overs without conceding a wicket, and never again appeared in an England international match.
He was a member of the Yorkshire team that won the 2001 County Championship, amassing over 2000 first-class runs and taking over 200 wickets during his tenure there. Later on in his career, he was a player for Durham.
Gavin Hamilton has worked with the Professional Cricketers’ Association, Pure Co, a company that sells herbal supplements, and Caledonian Brewery since retiring.
Beginning on November 1st, Hamilton will collaborate closely with the man who will succeed Ottis Gibson as men’s coach; Anthony McGrath of Essex is thought to be the front-runner for the position.
“I am delighted to soon be starting my new role at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, the club where I started my career and enjoyed over a decade playing with some great players,” Hamilton stated. “This is an incredible opportunity, and my goal in this position is to help the club achieve long-term success while also motivating and developing the teams and players both on and off the pitch.
“The club’s ambition and desire to see success for both the men’s and women’s teams is evident. I think a great deal of what we need is already here, and I’m excited to work alongside an enthusiastic board and experienced staff to assist this amazing club reach its full potential.”
“Throughout the interview process, we were impressed by Gavin’s cricket knowledge, business acumen, and ability to bring people together,” said Sanjay Patel, interim chief executive of Yorkshire. We have no doubt that he will collaborate with this great squad at the club to realise that goal.”
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While Yorkshire’s women’s team will compete in Tier 2 of the new domestic structure next year before being promoted to Tier 1 in 2026, the men’s team is getting closer to being promoted to Division One of the County Championship.
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