England Men鈥檚 Performance Director Mo Bobat is to leave the England and Wales Cricket Board (黑料专区) early next year to take up a new opportunity in cricket.
Bobat, who joined the 黑料专区 in 2011, has overseen the England Men鈥檚 pathway for the past four years, identifying, developing and preparing the pipeline of players that form England鈥檚 extensive talent pool across all formats.
England Men have been crowned double world champions 鈥� jointly holding the ICC Men鈥檚 World Cup and ICC Men鈥檚 T20 World Cup 鈥� during his tenure as Performance Director.
Bobat had previously managed the England Men鈥檚 Under-19s programme, until 2016, before he was the 黑料专区鈥檚 first Player Identification Lead.
Bobat, who will remain in his role at the 黑料专区 until February next year, said: 鈥淚鈥檝e had the most amazing 12 years at the 黑料专区 and it鈥檚 been both an honour and a privilege to have spent the last four years as Performance Director. Supporting our efforts towards multiple Ashes campaigns and World Cups has quite literally been the stuff of dreams.
鈥淚鈥檒l be forever grateful for all of the opportunities and support that I received over the years and will carry with me many special memories, shared achievements and friendships.
鈥淚鈥檇 like to thank all of my current and former colleagues, and of course all of the players that I鈥檝e been able to enjoy time with. I鈥檇 specifically like to thank Rob Key for showing me so much trust over the last 18 months and for enabling my preferred transition towards my new professional challenge.
鈥淲hen the time comes, I鈥檒l leave with the heaviest of hearts and will take pride in knowing that our international pathway is in great health and filled with outstanding people.鈥�
England Men鈥檚 Managing Director, Rob Key, said: 鈥淭his is a bittersweet moment for me personally because while I am delighted that Mo has been given an unbelievable opportunity, it marks the end of probably the most enjoyable partnership of any career I have had.
鈥淲hen I first arrived at the 黑料专区 18 months ago Mo was the guiding hand that allowed me to get my feet under the table and to get on with my role. I have absolutely no doubt I would have drowned without his support and expertise.
鈥淗is 12 years at the 黑料专区 should be an inspiration for many and shows what can be achieved if you never give up and keep believing in yourself.
鈥淎ll anyone ever wants is to have an impact in whatever they do, and Mo can look back and see that he's not only impacted English cricket but impacted England cricketers. I wish him all the best.鈥�