Hurry handed ECB role

Andy Hurry, the director of high performance at Somerset, has been appointed to take charge of the England Development Programme (EDP) at Loughborough.

Hurry, 49, a former Royal Marine fitness instructor, has been with Somerset for 13 years - during which time he was coach between 2006 and 2013 - and in 2012 worked with the England ODI and T20 side during the series against Pakistan in the UAE.

His time as Somerset coach brought a period of hugely consistent performance from the team but they had no silverware to show for their efforts. In his new role, Hurry will work with the England Under-19 team as well as the county cricket academy and coaches.

"I am departing with a very heavy heart having enjoyed the most incredible journey at Somerset since arriving in 2001," Hurry said. "I am very proud of the small part I have played in building this magnificent club and it has been an immense privilege to lead and coach an amazing group of players over many years."

"I am incredibly grateful for the help and support of the club, coaches and members and I wish Somerset the very best for the future. Whilst it is difficult to leave, I am hugely excited by this new appointment and the opportunity to help build the next generation of England players."

Paul Downton, the managing director of England cricket, said: "This is a new position which reflects the importance we place on developing talent and our desire to fully integrate the work of County academies with the existing programmes for age-group cricketers in place at the NCPC."

Hurry's departure from Somerset continues a period of rebuilding on and off the field. An announcement is expected shortly over a new director of cricket to replace Dave Nosworthy with Ashley Giles, Matthew Maynard and Jamie Cox in the running.