Middlesex go West

Graeme West has been appointed as Middlesex's new Academy director in place of Toby Radford, who has recently become first-team coach.

West has worked for the Middlesex Cricket Board as cricket development officer for over 10 years and has coached a number of the Academy players through his work with their age-group squads.

“I am delighted to have been offered the academy director role," said West. “I am looking forward to working with, and supporting the development of, the current crop of talented young cricketers that we have at Middlesex.”

Director of cricket John Emburey said: “Graeme has a lot of experience within Middlesex in the youth cricket and schools system – no-one is more experienced than him in that field.

“His experience and knowledge will be a huge benefit for the future of Middlesex cricket.”