London, Jan 22 (NationPress) Luke Wright is set to conclude his tenure as the England men's selector following the forthcoming T20 World Cup, as confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday.

Wright, who has held this position since November 2022, made his decision known to the board citing a desire for reduced travel and to spend more time with his young family. His resignation follows England's recent 4-1 defeat in the Ashes series against Australia.

“It has been a genuine honor and privilege to serve as the England Men’s Selector over the last three years. I have fully engaged in this role and take tremendous pride in the players we have introduced. The position requires extensive travel and significant time away from home, and with a young family, I believe it’s the right time to hand over the responsibility to someone else. I look forward with great interest and enthusiasm to future opportunities in cricket,” said Wright.

He expressed gratitude towards his colleagues at the ECB, the players, and coaches he collaborated with, particularly mentioning Rob Key, who entrusted him with this significant role.

At 40 years old, Wright concluded a two-decade professional career representing England and Sussex before taking on the selector role. He was part of the team that won the T20 World Cup in 2010.

During his time as selector, England awarded debuts to players such as Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, and Shoaib Bashir across various formats. Fast bowlers Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse also received their maiden Test caps, with Carse additionally making his T20I debut.

“I have truly enjoyed working alongside Luke. His impact on English cricket has been remarkable, and I value his judgment immensely. He has contributed far more to this role than merely being a selector. I am saddened by his departure and wish him and his family all the best going forward. I am confident that he will once again uplift English cricket in the future,” remarked Rob Key, ECB Men’s Managing Director.