Nottinghamshire CCMG: New Representative

 

Following Nick Evans' departure from the role of Representative for Nottinghamshire with the County Cricket Members Group, Kevin Lennox has take over with the reins.

Hi everyone

My name is Kevin Lennox.  I have inherited the database of members’ email addresses from Nick Evans whom I have had many conversations with and have supported him in his efforts to protect the Domestic game, in particular the four day County Championship. 

 

I would like to inform you that that I am a candidate for the Notts General Committee.  I decided to run after fruitful conversations with a number of members and David Gunn.  If elected by you, I can use this database to update you on key issues.  You can also communicate with me on issues you feel strongly about.  Alternatively I can shut the database down depending on what members wish me to do.

 

I also applied through the Nomination route and was interviewed in December by a panel of five.  I doubt I have been nominated however I have not been informed one way or the other.  I used the opportunity to promote my marketing skills and knowledge as I believe that the Domestic Game has a significant Marketing problem.  The promotion of Domestic Cricket must improve!

 

I certainly wish to protect the Red Ball game.  The Ashes debacle has highlighted the fact that a strong County Championship is essential for the development of potential England players.  I agree with the CEO of Surrey that the competition enables players to enhance their skills and develop the mentality needed to perform at the highest level.  Even in One Day cricket teams needs a more sophisticated strategy than “see ball, hit ball”.  Last season Notts got the playing strategy right which is why we are the Champion County.

 

I am not a fan of ECB.  The organisation has made a number of poor decisions over the years.  Limited promotion of the domestic game, restricting England players’ involvement and selling the sport exclusively to Sky in 2006 are key reasons why Domestic Cricket has difficulties attracting interest.  Football and Rugby have a terrestrial TV presence.  I believe it’s time the Counties were more proactive in running Domestic Cricket by forming an organisation similar to the Premier League.  They have the facilities and the players.  They also provide the extremely valuable streaming service.   

 

As regards my support of Notts, like you, I want all of our teams to challenge for honours.  I want to see international cricket being played at Trent Bridge for many years to come.  I would certainly encourage youth participation and development as they are the stars of the future, such as: Farhan Ahmed and Freddie McCann.

 

Communication with and involvement of members is paramount as you offer a myriad of ideas and expertise.  I will lobby for Committee meeting minutes to be posted on-line and the Agenda to be posted in advance so that members can contribute ideas.

 

I hope you will vote for me and, if elected, I will do my best to represent you and support the continued success of Notts CCC.