Dave Houghton to leave Derbyshire at end of county season

Houghton was appointed to the role in 2018 and oversaw two seventh-place finishes in Division Two of the County Championship, as well as a maiden T20 Blast Finals Day appearance in 2019, prior to the coronavirus pandemic

Dave Houghton will step down as Derbyshire head of cricket at the end of the 2021 county season.

Houghton was appointed to the role in 2018 and oversaw two seventh-place finishes in Division Two of the County Championship, as well as a maiden T20 Blast Finals Day appearance in 2019, prior to the coronavirus pandemic.

This year, Derbyshire have failed to win a first-class match and finished second bottom of the T20 Blast North Group.

The county have not yet selected his successor, with a recruitment process now set to take place.

Houghton said: “It has been a challenging season in many ways, and I believe it is the right time to step aside for both myself and the club.

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“I hope to be leaving the club in a better position than when I took on the role in 2018 and with a good squad and a highly-promising pathway setup, I am confident that Derbyshire will enjoy success in the future.”

Chairman Ian Morgan said: “It has been a bitterly disappointing season, much of which, including injuries, has been out of Dave’s control.

“It is the mark of the man that he has taken responsibility for on-field performances. He leaves a squad which contains a number of young talented players who will develop their skills in the coming seasons.

“On behalf of the supervisory board, I would like to thank Dave for his integrity and commitment throughout his tenure and wish him the very best for the future.”

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