The England women’s team also achieved some sensational results during this period. They won five Ashes series during Collier’s time in charge, while also winning the ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup titles in 2009. The highlight of his term came in the Double Ashes-winning summer of 2005, when thousands of fans gathered on the streets of central London to greet the teams in an open-top bus parade.
In addition to his contribution to the ECB, Collier also held administrative positions at Essex, Leicestershire, Gloucestershire and Nottinghamshire.
The Leicester native was appointed Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 New Year Honors for his services to cricket.
“It is extremely sad to hear of the death of David Collier. Anyone who knew and worked with David will tell what a gentleman he was, and how hard he worked to lead our game,” said Richard Gould, the ECB’s current CEO.
“He served cricket with great distinction, and he was instrumental in a period of growth that has contributed to where the game is today. Some of our earliest progress in the women’s and disability games was made under David and I know he was proud to take the game forward during his time at the ECB – his contribution speaks for itself. The thoughts of all of us at the ECB are with everyone who knew and loved David,” he added.
In addition to his cricket achievements, Collier was also given the responsibility of looking after the Rugby League International Federation as he was appointed CEO in March 2015. He was also chairman of HIX Management Group, a sports management company co-founded by him and former professional golfer Andrew Hicks.
The England team, after being defeated 1-4 by Australia in the Ashes, will look to regroup ahead of the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. They will play three ODIs and as many T20Is in the Island Nation.
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