Two key members to leave England’s coaching staff

Carl Hopkinson and Richard Dawson, who have been part of the coaching staff of the England men’s team, will leave their roles following the conclusion of the current tour of the West Indies.

Hopkinson became part of the England Men’s coaching staff in 2018 as the fielding coach, contributing to the team’s victory in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2019 on home soil and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

Meanwhile, Dawson, who played seven Tests for England between 2001 and 2003, was the head coach of the Young Lions team that reached the ICC Men’s U19s World Cup 2022 final.

He was later added to the senior team’s coaching staff ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.

“It has been a career highlight not only to be part of the England coaching set-up for the past seven years but also to be involved in two historic World Cup victories, which is something I’ll always cherish,” said Carl Hopkinson.

“After starting as National Lead Fielding coach I worked alongside Richard Dawson to help the England Men U19s reach their first World Cup final for 24 years.

“It has been exciting to see young players we worked with at the World Cup grow into full England internationals as well as more recently helping some of the best white-ball players in the world continue to develop.”

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“I have enjoyed every minute in the England environment and working with some of the best white-ball players in the world as well as great people in the coaching team and backroom staff from the U19s to the senior team,” Dawson stated.

“Being head coach of the England U19 team that reached the World Cup final was a career highlight while it has been a pleasure working with some of the top spinners in the world while also developing the strength and depth of spin bowling talent from across the country.

“I look forward to seeing the white-ball team continue to progress and hopefully win more trophies.”

Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket, Rob Key heaped praise on both coaches, acknowledging their services to the team

“Hoppo and Daws are two outstanding coaches who have played important roles in the success of our white-ball teams,” Key said.

“In addition to their coaching expertise with our senior teams, they have also developed young players through the age groups to help set up the next era of our white-ball teams.

“England Cricket is in a better place because of them and I wish them well in the next chapter of their careers.”

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