Yorkshire appoint Darren Gough as their managing director of cricket

Yorkshire Cricket County Club have named former English pacer Darren Gough as the new Managing Director of cricket at the club on an interim basis. His appointment has come on an immediate basis and he is expected to continue his run till the end of the 2022 season. Gough was on top priority for the post and would take command of his work from December 06 (Monday) itself.

It has to be noted that due to the recent turn of events in the club relating to racism, Gough is expected to take up his duties on an immediate basis, and with that, he will put an end to his role as host and lead cricket commentator with TalkSport. “Given recent events, the Board has moved to appoint Darren to ensure immediate continuity and stability,” the club said in a statement.

“Yorkshire County Cricket Club has been part of my life since my earliest days in cricket when I made my debut in 1989, and I spent 15 happy years at the Club. Like many, I have followed how the Club handled the recent racism allegations with sadness and anger,” said Gough as quoted by Cricbuzz.

I want to play my part in rebuilding cricket in Yorkshire: Darren Gough

Gough expressed his delightedness upon taking the new role and added that he is looking forward to rebuilding cricket in the Yorkshire club. Gough, who is all set to ace the new role with the club, has donned the whites for England in 58 games while picking 229 wickets at an average of 28.39. The former cricketer also pledged to uphold the true values of the club in days to come.

“I want to play my part in rebuilding cricket in Yorkshire and I am looking forward to working with the exceptionally talented group of players here. I am also aware of my wider responsibility to listen to everyone and ensure that every person who is associated with this club feels welcome, instilling values we want to be associated with the White Rose: honesty, straight-talking, hard work, integrity, and excellence,” he added.