The Glamorgan allrounder will serve a second two-year stint at the head of the players' union before stepping down in 2025, as per PCA rules
James Harris has been re-elected as the chair of the Professional Cricket Association (PCA) for a second consecutive two-year term.
The 32-year-old Glamorgan allrounder was first involved with the PCA in 2017 as Middlesex’s representative before moving into the vice chair position in 2020. Harris then took over from Daryl Mitchell as chair in 2021.
Upon completing his second two-year term at the helm he will step down in 2025, as per the PCA's constitution.
"From an EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) standpoint I think the PCA has done a lot of really good work and the appointment of Donna Fraser as (PCA) EDI Director is very exciting and I'm looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together," he said.
Harris has taken 539 first-class wickets in 164 matches (David Rogers/Getty Images)
"One thing I'd like to focus on is the importance of the reps' role and making sure that they feel well compensated and a big part of the PCA because they do some really valuable work at the clubs."
Harris believes there has never been a better time to be a cricketer with all the opportunities that are available to them around the world.
"The PCA has a huge role to play in the evolution of the game worldwide, we need to make sure that we're moving forward with the game, keeping pace with the game, because there are so many opportunities to play around the world in different tournaments which weren't available 10 years ago," he added.
The PCA have been serving the needs of players since 1967 (Christopher Lee/Getty Images for PCA)
Harris’ first term as chair came during the sport's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. In February 2022, he appeared in front of the DCMS committee on behalf of the PCA to give evidence as part of the investigation into racism in cricket.
PCA chief executive Rob Lynch added: "I'm really pleased that James has been elected by his peers to take on a second term as chair of the association.
"A lot has happened in the world of cricket in the last two years and James has been at the forefront of the change in England and Wales.
"I'm looking forward to continuing our strong working relationship and strategic planning for the next two years is already underway at this crucial point in the history of our game."
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