Clare Connor opts not to apply for ECB chief executive post

The former England Women's captain has been in interim charge since Tom Harrison's resignation

Clare Connor has confirmed that she will not apply to replace Tom Harrison as the ECB's chief executive.

The former England captain, who is both the current MCC president and the ECB's managing director for women's cricket, has been performing Harrison's old role on an interim basis since his resignation in May.

"I've actually decided not to apply for it," she said, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live.

"I let the board and my colleagues on the leadership team know this week. It's been an incredible honour to do it for these three months so far and I'll obviously be as devoted as I can be in the interim role for as long as I'm needed.

"I actually thought this would be my next leadership step in cricket, but the timing doesn't feel quite right for me personally or professionally. I hope that doesn't mean it's not a possibility one day.

^{Richard Thompson is the ECB's new chairman (Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)}

"We're at a very important crossroads in the sport and actually by not going for the CEO role I think I can make a more meaningful impact in our drive to become the fully inclusive sport we need to be, and I'll remain very committed to that."

The ECB belatedly filled the void left by Ian Watmore's resignation as chairman last month, with Richard Thompson taking on the post at the end of a protracted process.

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