Downton’s career in administration would get a second chapter, though, returning as director of cricket at his former county, Kent.
Paul Downton ended a torrid 14-month tenure as managing director of England cricket when he was sacked on this day in 2015.
Taking over from Hugh Morris, he picked up the aftermath of the brutal 2013/14 Ashes whitewash and immediately took ownership of the decision to ex-communicate star batter Kevin Pietersen, whose own relationship with the squad had fallen into disrepair. Downton’s judgement was questioned when he reappointed Peter Moores for a second stint in charge of the team despite his previous failure in the role, hailing him as the “best coach of his generation” and “the future of English cricket”.Although Moores narrowly outlasted him, a dire performance at the 2015 World Cup reflected badly on both men.
“Today is about the future of cricket. Today is about where this organisation is set to go over the next four to five years.”
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