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<\/p>\nToday is the final day of Warren Deutrom\u2019s transformational near two decades at the helm of Cricket Ireland.<\/p>\n
Since becoming CEO in 2006 he has overseen the most significant period of growth in the history of Irish cricket.<\/p>\n
Under his leadership, Ireland gained Full Member and Test status of the International Cricket Council in 2017, a distinction held by just 12 of the ICC\u2019s 108 member nations.<\/p>\n
Speaking to us at the time his departure was announced earlier in the summer, Deutrom said stepping down after nearly two decades was emotional, but timely.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has felt more like a vocation and a true labour of love than a mere job,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecuring Full Membership and Test status is something I\u2019ll forever be proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the sport now preparing for a World Cup, improved funding, and permanent infrastructure, I believe the foundations are there for a bright future.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most powerful memories I\u2019ll take with me are of our Irish cricket family, the kind people, the mentors, colleagues, and friends I\u2019ve been privileged to work with,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
On a personal level, Warren has been a friend, and a great supporter of what we have done.<\/p>\n
Having shared many a stage and a table down the years his absence will be keenly felt but what he leaves behind is a legacy that any sports administrator could be justifiably proud of.\u00a0 We only wish himself and his family the very best of luck in the next chapter.<\/p>\n
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Then on September 25th we will host our Annual Children in Sport Conference, on October 14th, our Annual Sport for Social Good Event, in November a new event focused on Sustainability in Sport and in December our 12th Annual Women in Sport Conference, in partnership with Lidl.<\/p>\n
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