Carl Hopkinson, Richard Dawson end ECB association as coaches of the England white-ball setup after WI tour.
Carl Hopkinson and Richard Dawson, two key members of England’s white-ball backroom staff, will leave their roles at the end of the current tour of the Caribbean
Long-time England fielding coach Hopkinson joined the men’s team in 2018 and played a part in both of England’s most recent triumphs in ICC international competitions: the T20 World Cup in Australia in November 2022 and the 50-over World Cup held domestically in 2019.
After leading the Young Lions to the 2022 Under-19 World Cup final, Dawson, who played seven Test matches as an offspinner from 2001 to 2003, joined the senior coaching staff in time for the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Hopkinson said: “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.
“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.”
Dawson said: “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 senior team.
“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.”