Paul Farbrace to step down as Warwickshire’s director of cricket

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Paul Farbrace has decided to step down from the post of Warwickshire’s director of cricket at the end of the season. After putting down his papers as the assistant coach of the England men’s team, Farbrace joined Warwickshire in 2019, and played an important role in their success at the County Championship last year.

In his announcement, the former cricketer said that he has taken the decision in order to be able to give more time to his family. 

“It’s been a great four years and I would have stayed longer, but with my family in Kent, it’s time for me to focus on them and look at other opportunities. It’s been a great privilege to work at Edgbaston, for Warwickshire County Cricket Club, and with some incredibly dedicated and driven people, who really do make it such a very special place,” the 55-year-old said.

Warwickshire chief executive Stuart Cain thanked Farbrace for his service to the club, while acknowledging him as having one of the best cricketing brains in the world. 

“We knew Paul was one of the best cricketing brains in world cricket when we recruited him, and that’s been demonstrated in the way our elite squad has developed, but his work developing youngsters has also been impressive. Paul will stay with us for the completion of the season as we focus on the coming County Championship fixtures and help us with the early stages of recruiting his replacement,” Cain said as per cricket365.

Nicknamed "Farbie", the right handed wicketkeeper batsman played in over 40 first class matches and 28 List A matches for Kent County Cricket Club and Middlesex County Cricket Club, As a coach, he won the ICC World Twenty20 2014 and Asia Cup 2014 with Sri Lanka. He has also coached Kent and Yorkshire in domestic cricket. 

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