The ECB have named Richard Thompson as their new chair, 11 months after Ian Watmore left the role by mutual consent in October following England's controversial decision to cancel their tour of Pakistan.
Thompson will leave his current role as Surrey chair to begin a five-year term on September 1 and has immediately pledged to 'restore trust' in both the sport and the ECB and make cricket the "most inclusive sport in the country" following the racism scandal.
"I am immensely proud to become Chair of the ECB at what is a hugely important time for cricket," Thompson said. "Cricket has given me the chance to meet an incredibly diverse range of amazing people.
