Paul Farbrace: Warwickshire cricket manager to leave at end of season

The 55-year-old has been in charge since 2019 and has helped guide the team to a County Championship and Bob Willis Trophy double in 2021. been assistant coach of the England team and head coach of Sri Lanka.

"With my family in Kent, it's time for me to focus on them and look for other opportunities," he said.

"It has been a great privilege to work in Edgbaston, for the Warwickshire County Cricket Club, and with such incredibly dedicated and motivated people, who truly make it such a special place."

< p class="" data-reactid=".y3cnvc00mw.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-6">The long coaching career of former wicketkeeper Farbrace also included spells in charge of the England women's team, home county Kent and second XI Yorkshire.

He succeeded Ashley Giles at Edgbaston when he left to become general manager of men's cricket at England. Farbrace will assist the club in the "early stages" of finding their replacement.

His responsibilities also covered the Warwickshire women's team and club performance journey.

"We knew Paul was one of the best cricketing brains in the world when we recruited him, and that has been demonstrated in the way our elite team has developed, but his work developing youngsters has also been impressive," said the manager. General Stuart Cain.

"He has created a very solid foundation for the future. it's established in country clubs and schools in the area, and it's something we'll be developing in the future."