Alec Stewart has reportedly pulled out of the running to become England's national selector, with the 59-year-old deciding to remain with Surrey.
Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key has decided to reintroduce the role after his predecessor, Ashley Giles, abolished it by making Ed Smith redundant last year and handing then head coach Chris Silverwood full charge of selection.
Applications for the job closed last month and it was widely reported that Stewart, who helped Surrey win a 21st County Championship title this year as their Director of Cricket, was the frontrunner.
