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Ed Smith takes over as MCC President, succeeding Mervyn King. Eoin Morgan is named Chair of Cricket, marking a new era for the club.
LONDON (Reuters) -Former England chief selector Ed Smith has begun a 12-month term as MCC President and ex-England ODI captain Eoin Morgan has been appointed Chair of Cricket, the organisation said on Wednesday.
Former Kent and Middlesex batsman Smith, who played in three test matches for England, succeeds Mervyn King.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), founded in 1787, owns the historic Lord's ground in London and is the sole guardian of the laws and spirit of cricket.
"It is a huge honour to succeed Lord King as president of MCC. Lord's has been a special part of my life -- as a cricket fan, a player and then as a selector -- and this is a fascinating moment in the club's history," said Smith, who scored nearly 13,000 first-class runs in his career.
"I'm looking forward to serving the Club -- and the wider game -- to the best of my ability."
Smith became the chief selector for the England men's team in 2018 and during his three-year tenure, they won the World Cup for the first time.
Morgan was captain of that World Cup-winning side in 2019 and played for Middlesex for 17 years.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Ed Osmond)
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is a cricket club founded in 1787, known for owning Lord's Cricket Ground and serving as the guardian of the laws and spirit of cricket.
A cricket selector is an individual responsible for choosing players for a cricket team, often based on performance and potential, to represent the team in matches.
The president of a cricket club, such as the MCC, typically oversees club activities, represents the club in official matters, and promotes the sport within the community.
An ODI captain is the leader of a One Day International cricket team, responsible for making strategic decisions during matches and representing the team in official events.
First-class cricket is a format of the game played over several days, featuring teams that are officially recognized and allowing players to showcase their skills at a high level.
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