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Luke Wright will step down as national selector in the latest change to the England backroom following the dismal Ashes campaign.<\/b><\/p>\n
Former Sussex and England all-rounder Wright will leave at the end of the T20 World Cup, after just over three years in the role.<\/p>\n
The 40-year-old’s departure is his own decision, rather than being asked to leave in the aftermath of England’s 4-1 defeat in Australia.<\/p>\n
“The role demands significant travel and time away from home and with a young family, the time feels right to pass the baton on to the next person,” said Wright.<\/p>\n
“I now look forward with real interest and enthusiasm to whatever cricketing roles the future may hold.”<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Wright’s exit is another alteration to the England staff as they look to rebuild after the Ashes.<\/p>\n
“I have absolutely loved working with Luke,” said England director of cricket Rob Key. “His contribution to English cricket has been exceptional and I trust his judgement as much as anyone. He has added so much more to this role than just being a selector.<\/p>\n
“I’m very sad to see him go and I wish him and his family all the best for the future. I have no doubt that at some stage down the road he will enhance English cricket once again.”<\/p>\n
Key and head coach Brendon McCullum have been given the opportunity to stay in their roles if they can bring changes that will improve results and team culture.<\/p>\n
After dropped catches blighted the tour of Australia, England have brought in fielding coach Carl Hopkinson on a short-term basis for the three T20s in Sri Lanka and the World Cup that follows.<\/p>\n
Troy Cooley, the Australian who was famously part of the England coaching team for the 2005 Ashes, has returned as national pace-bowling lead \u2013 though his arrival was planned for some time.<\/p>\n
England have also implemented a midnight curfew for the tour of Sri Lanka and the World Cup. On Wednesday, white-ball captain Harry Brook admitted supporters have “every right to be annoyed” after he was punched by a nightclub bouncer in October on the eve of the third one-day international against New Zealand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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