ECB propose six-month extension to Colin Graves' tenure as chairman

Should the motion pass, Graves would remain in place until November 2020, though the ECB have announced that a search for his successor would begin in September 2019

The ECB have proposed to extend chairman Colin Graves' term by six months, allowing him to oversee the first season of The Hundred.

Graves' time at the top of the governing body is currently scheduled to come to an end in May 2020, around two months before the new competition is formally launched.

However, the non-executive directors of the organisation have suggested that the former Yorkshire chairman stay on and preside over the inaugural running of a tournament which he has played a major role in bringing to being.

Should the motion pass, Graves would remain in place until November 2020, though the ECB have announced that a search for his successor would begin in September 2019.

The proposal will be put to the ECB membership at its AGM on May 7.

Senior independent director Lord Patel said: “2020 promises to be an exciting year for cricket in England and Wales. Given that Colin Graves has played a key role in overseeing the development of The Hundred, the Non-Executive Directors believe it is important to retain his services over the course of the 2020 domestic season.

“This will also provide the opportunity for the Chair elect to be able to shadow Colin Graves for a six-month period, over the course of a season, which will help ensure there is a smooth succession.”

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