Roger Knight appointed OBE and honoured by MCC

Less than two weeks after receiving an OBE in the New Year's Honours List, Roger Knight has been awarded Honorary Life Membership of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

It is due recognition for Knight's tireless work as the Club's Secretary & Chief Executive, a role that spanned 13 years and ended in autumn 2006. During that time the Club transformed its facilities at Lord's, launched its worldwide MCC Spirit of Cricket initiative, and admitted women members.

Commenting on his award, Roger Knight, who is continuing to serve cricket as Chairman of the European Cricket Council, said: "I am delighted to have received such an honour.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with MCC, relished all the varied challenges and I shall miss the total commitment that it demanded.

"Now I am looking forward to the new challenge of chairing the European Cricket Council. I shall also keep close links with education as a governor of two schools. First, though, I am enjoying a break in New Zealand."

Knight has been congratulated on his OBE by MCC's Chairman, Charles Fry, who said: "Roger thoroughly deserves this award, for his decades of service to cricket - as a player, a captain and, for thirteen years, as an outstanding Secretary & Chief Executive of the Club.

"I am delighted that Roger has accepted the Committee's offer of Honorary Life Membership of MCC, which he served so well and for so long."

A left-hand batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler, Knight - now 60 - played for Cambridge University, Gloucestershire, Sussex, Surrey and the Minor Counties, totaling 19558 runs and 369 wickets at first-class level.