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  Monday, 13 May, 2002, 15:05 GMT 16:05 UK
MacLaurin's job 'not done'
Lord MacLaurin
Lord MacLaurin believes the ECB is too cumbersome
England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Lord MacLaurin has indicated that he will seek re-election later this year.

Speaking at the ECB's annual general meeting, MacLaurin said he feels that his job is not yet done after five years in the post.

He will face a challenge from Surrey chairman Mike Soper, who has already announced his intention to stand in the August ballot.


We need to cut down the ECB's cumbersome committee structure
Lord MacLaurin

"I believe we are on the cusp of achieving further great things for cricket," Lord MacLaurin said.

"I have thought long and hard about my own role in continuing to move the game forward, and know that I have the experience and determination to drive the ECB to the next stage of its development.

"Someone asked me recently whether I thought I had finished the job. My answer was an unequivocal `no'.

"There is still a great deal to be done. Still a great need for cricket to change and modernise in a number of areas."

MacLaurin has overseen the introduction of central contracts and the establishment of an Academy during his stewardship.

But he is determined to drive through reforms that will do away with the need to consult with counties before making decisions about the England team.

Surrey chairman
Soper will challenge for the ECB chairmanship
"We need a governance structure at the ECB that involves less convoluted decision-making and more empowered leadership," he said.

"What this means in practice is that we need a slimmed-down, re-configured and more empowered ECB management board that - in the same way as a public company - reports twice yearly to all of our shareholders.

"I believe we need to cut down the ECB's cumbersome committee structure as part of making ourselves more efficient and professional.

"It is both expensive and overly bureaucratic. If we do it, there could be about £200,000 worth of savings a year to be realised."

See also:

22 Apr 02 |  Surrey
Soper sets out his stall
18 Apr 02 |  Cricket
Surrey chief to challenge MacLaurin
20 Aug 01 |  Cricket
MacLaurin wants player cull
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