South African Steve Elworthy will head up the organisation of the 2019 Cricket World Cup being hosted in England and Wales after the former international cricketer was appointed managing director on Tuesday.
The 51-year-old — who made 39 appearances for The Proteas in one day internationals and played in four Tests after being capped at the ripe old age of 32 — has accrued vast experience in the organisation of major tournaments.
He was tournament director of the 2007 and 2009 World Twenty20 competitions and the 2013 Champions Trophy held in England and Wales — a competition he is also in charge of organising for the same hosts for next year.
