ECB open deputy chairman nominations

The ECB has invited nominations for a deputy chairman following the recent resignation of Mike Soper following his failure to be elected chairman when he lost out to Giles Clarke.

The deadline for nominations is October 19 and if more than one is received, a ballot of the chairmen of the 18 counties and MCC will be held in accordance with the ECB constitution and under the supervision of the Electoral Reform Society.

It has been agreed that, in order to prevent the need for another election in January 2008, that whoever is elected will serve the remainder of Soper's term - up to March 2008 - then a full two-year term after that.