Donald declines England offer

28 September 2007

Allan Donald © Getty Images

Allan Donald has informed the England and Wales Cricket Board that he does not wish to tour for family reasons and therefore will not be able to accept the role as England bowling coach.

Donald told the ECB: “I am grateful to the ECB for the chance to work with the England team and a backroom staff that is one of the best in world cricket.

“It has been an immensely enjoyable time but after 11 years on the road I feel that the commitment I would have to make to touring would be too great.

“I wish Peter Moores, the England team and management every success in the future and I am grateful for the experience of the last five months.”

David Collier, the ECB chief executive, said: “We are grateful to Allan for his contribution this summer and we fully understand the reasons for his decision not to take up the offer of a full-time contract which we offered before the Trent Bridge Test in July.”

Warwickshire have expressed an interest in employing Donald as bowling coach under new director of cricket Ashley Giles.