Rose to review Welsh cricket

By Richard Thomas

Former England Test batsman Brian Rose has been commissioned to head an independent review into cricket in Wales.

Rose, who has been both chairman of cricket and director of cricket at Somerset, has been appointed jointly by Glamorgan and Cricket Wales, the body which runs the non first-class game in the country.

Some of Rose’s remit is to review coaching and player development. He is due report his initial recommendations by the start of April.

Glamorgan have not won a county cricket trophy since 2004 and have struggled to be competitive since then. "Glamorgan Cricket and Cricket Wales are delighted that he (Rose) has agreed to help with this review," said Glamorgan CEO Alan Hamer.

Part of his review is to look at ways of increasing the number of people playing cricket and developing talent. Cricket Wales' chief executive officer Peter Hybart added: "The relationship between Cricket Wales and Glamorgan Cricket has never been closer.

"We welcome Brian's involvement and are committed to increasing the numbers of talented young Welsh cricketers capable of playing professional cricket for Glamorgan."

Rose played nine Tests for and two one-day internationals for England and made 270 first-class appearances for Somerset.

Date: 20/02/2013 19:36:34 by Richard Thomas
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