Rob Key is reportedly the frontrunner to become England 's new managing director, with Marcus North 'no longer in the running'.
Ashley Giles left the role in February following England's humiliating 4-0 defeat by Australia in the Ashes, with Sir Andrew Strauss filling in on an interim basis. England have been searching for a permanent replacement ever since, with whoever gets the role being tasked with appointing a new head coach.
Several names have been linked with the job, including Key and North. Now, according to a report from the Times, Key is 'looking increasingly likely' to become Giles' replacement and his appointment 'could be announced by the end of the month'.
