Radford leaves Middlesex

Middlesex coach Toby Radford has left the club after finding that his role has changed under the new structure.

He leaves in the middle of a poor season where Middlesex's defence of the Twenty20 Cup finished with them bottom of their group and they are currently propping up Division Two of the County Championship without a victory in eight matches.

Earlier this year Angus Fraser was appointed as managing director as part of major changes behind the scenes. "I asked to leave because this season's role has been very different from what it was last year," Radford said.

"I very much enjoyed my five years' coaching at the club, and will miss many of the staff and players with whom I have worked during that time. I wish Middlesex and the players every success for the rest of this season and for seasons to come."

Vinny Codrington, the chief executive, said: "We have had a significant restructuring of our cricket department in the last year, and Toby has decided that he would prefer to pursue his opportunities elsewhere."