Staffordshire are delighted to announce the formation of a new-look cricket committee.
Richard Harvey, Howard Dytham, Dave Middleton, Chris Milward and Pete Wilshaw have been appointed to sit on the committee.
They will work with head coach Andy Carr and captain James Kettleborough and oversee all cricket matters relating to the county club.
The new structure has been implemented following the departure of head of cricket Dave Cartledge.
Cartledge stepped down from his role in the summer – and the county club have now finalised a new direction in cricket matters.
Staffordshire County Cricket Club’s head of operations Martin Williams said: “Following a review of the club’s on-field first XI and Development performances and supporting structure, the club has decided that the position of ‘head of cricket’ will remain vacant, while the composition of the cricket committee will be restructured.
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“The purpose of the committee is to provide the stability needed for the head coach and first XI captain to succeed in making Staffordshire a National County that competes year in year out for silverware in all competitions.
“For this to happen the committee will have oversight and offer support to the head coach and first XI captain in all cricket matters.
‘Lead role’
“The new cricket committee will be chaired by former captain Richard Harvey.
“Howard Dytham, Dave Middleton and Pete Wilshaw will assist with talent identification and communication throughout the county’s clubs.
“Staffordshire Cricket’s pathway and performance manager Chris Milward, will help to ensure players have access to a seamless pathway from age-group cricket into the senior development programme and National Counties cricket.
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“The cricket committee is currently finalising a communication strategy. That will ensure that all clubs are aware of and engaged with the county club’s aims and objectives.”
STAFFORDSHIRE CCC CRICKET COMMITTEE
RICHARD HARVEY
Richard played for Staffordshire between 1997 and 2011.
The left-handed batsman also skippered the county and was part of the Championship-winning side in 1998.
He featured in 71 Championship matches and 41 Knockout Trophy encounters, as well as 11 List A games.
Harvey, aged 50, still plays club cricket for Stone SP, leading their second team.
HOWARD DYTHAM
Howard is a Level Four coach who has three decades of experience coaching at a number of different levels.
He is involved in coaching on the Staffordshire Emerging Players’ Programme, as well as with county age groups with Staffs and Warwickshire.
Howard, based in the east of the county, is also an ECB Young Lions Scout.
‘Experience’
DAVE MIDDLETON
Dave is a former wicketkeeper-batsman who captained Walsall.
He led the club to the Birmingham League title in 2006 and 2007. He was in the side for the 2008 triumph to complete the treble.
Dave also played for Bronze and Himley and was selected to represent the MCC and also the Midland Club Cricket Conference.
He has administrative experience as part of the Birmingham League management committee and also served as chairman of cricket at Walsall.
His son, James, also played for Staffordshire.
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CHRIS MILWARD
Chris works as the head of performance for Staffordshire Cricket.
A Level Three coach, he is currently on his way to achieving Level Four status.
Chris has worked alongside head coach Andy Carr in winter training programmes. He also provided assistance throughout the summer from the pathway to first-team activities.
Chris’ playing career saw him represent Milford Hall and Stone SP.
PETE WILSHAW
Pete played 98 Championship matches for Staffordshire during his playing career.
He had a couple of seasons as county captain and won the Eastern Division title on two occasions and the overall Championship crown once.
His century in the 2014 final against Wiltshire was a big factor in Staffs ending their 16-year wait to be crowned national champions.
Pete has assisted in winter training and also worked alongside head coach Andy Carr on match days.
We would like to thank Richard, Howard, Dave, Chris and Pete for being part of the new committee and wish them well in their roles.
Main image: Former Staffordshire captain Richard Harvey will chair the county’s new cricket committee. Picture: Malcolm Hart
