Angus Fraser to leave role at Middlesex, as county restructures hierarchy in search of change of fortune

Stuart Law, the head coach, will report to the chief executive and will be accountable to the club’s professional cricket committee, chaired by Richard Sykes, the board’s senior independent director, as part of the revised structure

Angus Fraser is to step down from his role as managing director of cricket amid a significant Middlesex backroom restructure.

Fraser, the former England international seamer, has held the top role within the Middlesex hierarachy since 2009 but will now move into a position overseeing development and facilities across the county.

Stuart Law, the head coach, will report to the chief executive and will be accountable to the club’s professional cricket committee, chaired by Richard Sykes, the board’s senior independent director, as part of the revised structure.

Since winning the County Championship title in 2016, Middlesex have endured a difficult five years, including relegation to Division Two of the County Championship and a series of struggles in the white-ball tournaments.

Acting chief executive Andrew Cornish was quoted as saying in a media release: “There is no hiding from the fact that performances on the pitch over the past couple of seasons have not met the expectations of the players, the coaches, the Board and most importantly our members.

^{Angus Fraser is changing role at Middlesex}

“Like many organisations we face challenging financial times due to the pandemic, so never has it been more important to nurture home-grown local talent, whilst making strategic external signings.

“The board and I believe this new structure will provide the focus and clarity the club needs at this time.

“I would like to personally thank Angus for all he has done for Middlesex Cricket to this point, for his commitment to the role and for his dedication to the  club, and I am very much looking forward to continuing to work closely with him as we move forward.”

Fraser said: “I have been enormously proud to hold the role I have with this great club, but the time is right for change. I have found the last 16 months incredibly challenging on and off the field of play, and I could not have given more or shown more care for the club than I have, but it has taken its toll on me.

“We all know that results this season have not been good enough, but I believe there are many reasons to be optimistic about the future. In the last few years Middlesex have chosen to invest in and develop its own home-grown cricketers, which can be seen from the teams that have represented the club. It is the right thing for a club like Middlesex to do and something we should be proud of.”

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