Andy Tennant leaves as team director of Essex women

Essex women team director Andy Tennant has left the county following a poor first season as a professional outfit.

Essex, who won the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy as Sunrisers last year, are bottom of their One-Day Cup group having won just one of their 10 matches.

They rebranded from Sunrisers to Essex following a revamp of domestic women’s cricket this campaign.

Tennant leaves after three years at the helm.

“The break in fixtures has been an opportunity for the club and myself to reflect and look ahead to next season,” Tennant said.

“Following those conversations, it feels like now is the right time to step aside and seek my next opportunity.”

Jason Gallian will lead the side with the support of performance director Danni Warren for their final four 50-over matches.

“The transition of the group to Essex has been an exciting challenge and Andy’s hard work in ensuring this was as seamless as possible has been hugely important,” Warren added.

“He should be proud of what he has achieved during his time at the club which has included many individuals starring in this year’s Hundred and representing their country at international level.”