Yorkshire have announced the appointment of Gavin Hamilton, their former allrounder and a one-time England Test player, as the club's new general manager of cricket. Hamilton, 50, steps into the role previously held by Darren Gough, who departed earlier this year. In his new position, Hamilton will oversee both the men's and women's teams.
Hamilton’s cricket career saw him play his only Test for England in 1999, a match memorable for England's dramatic collapse to 2 for 4 on the first morning. In that game, Hamilton was dismissed for a pair, bowled 15 wicketless overs, and never represented England again. However, he enjoyed a lengthier international career with Scotland, featuring in two ODI World Cups and two World T20s.
During his time at Yorkshire, Hamilton amassed over 2,000 first-class runs and claimed more than 200 wickets. He was also part of the squad that secured the County Championship title in 2001. Later in his career, he played for Durham.
Since retiring, Hamilton has taken on various roles, including working with Caledonian Brewery, the Professional Cricketers' Association, and Pure Co, a company specialising in herbal supplements. He will officially begin his role at Yorkshire on November 1, collaborating with the incoming men’s head coach—widely believed to be Essex's Anthony McGrath.
Expressing his excitement, Hamilton said, "I’m thrilled to be taking on this new role at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, where I spent a significant part of my playing career. It’s a great opportunity, and my aim is to help the club achieve long-term success while fostering growth and improvement for both the players and teams on and off the field."
He added, "The club has big ambitions, and I believe there’s already a strong foundation in place. I’m eager to work with the talented staff and committed board to unlock the full potential of this remarkable club."
Sanjay Patel, Yorkshire’s interim chief executive, shared his confidence in Hamilton’s appointment, noting, "During the interview process, Gavin impressed us with his extensive cricket knowledge, business insight, and ability to unite people. We believe he will work effectively with our existing team to bring the club’s vision to life."
Yorkshire's men are on the verge of earning promotion to Division One of the County Championship, while the women’s team is set to compete in Tier 2 of the new domestic structure next year, with plans to move up to Tier 1 in 2026.