Durham: Ryan Campbell vacates head coach role to become director of cricket

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ryan Campbell was head coach of the Netherlands before assuming his post at Durham

Ryan Campbell is to become the director of cricket and high performance coaching at Durham, therefore vacating his role as head coach.

Campbell will step into the role that fellow Australian Marcus North had before he became England's new national selector earlier this summer.

The 54-year-old has been in charge of the men's team for four seasons during which time they have twice won Division Two, including this summer in which Durham went undefeated.

Campbell will now play an active role in appointing his successor as the county prepares for next year back in the top flight.