Moores Named England Head Coach

London: Peter Moores was today unveiled as the new England head coach by Paul Downton, the Managing Director England Cricket, at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Moores, 51,  returns for his second stint as England coach – having held the post between April 2007 and January 2009 after succeeding Duncan Fletcher. Peter Moores has been head coach at Lancashire since February 2009.

Paul Downton said: "Peter has a great reputation around the world as an outstanding coach and he will return to the role as England head coach with a great deal more experience and understanding of the challenges that the role presents. There is no doubt that he is the leading English coach of his generation and I believe that this is his time."

Paul Downton was joined on the interview panel by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Head of Elite Coach Development Gordon Lord and ECB Chief Executive David Collier who said: "Paul Downton conducted a thorough and far-reaching recruitment process. He has canvassed opinion worldwide resulting in the recommendation of Peter Moores. The Board unanimously endorsed the recommendation and have every confidence in the choice of Peter. We wish Peter every success in the future.

I would like to thank all the other candidates who made up what was an extremely impressive shortlist and in particular I would like to acknowledge the work of Ashley Giles, who has made a major contribution to cricket in England and Wales."