Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Former ECB Chief David Collier Dies at 70
David Collier, who was the boss of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) from 2004 to 2014, has died at the age of 70.
During his time in charge, the England men's cricket team won the Ashes four times, and the women's team won it five times.
The women's team also won two big world cups in 2009, and the men's team won one in 2010.
One of the biggest highlights was in 2005 when England won the Ashes twice.
David was given a special award called an OBE for his work in cricket.
Many people who knew him said he was a very kind and hardworking person who did a lot to help cricket grow, especially for women and people with disabilities.
Everyone who knew him is very sad about his passing.
David Collier, former ECB Chief Executive, passed away at 70.
Served as ECB CEO from 2004 to 2014.
England men's team won the Ashes four times under his leadership.
England women's team won the Ashes five times and two ICC World Cups in 2009.
Received an OBE for his contributions to cricket.
- Who
- David Collier, former Chief Executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
- What
- Passed away at the age of 70
- When
- Tuesday (unspecified date)
- Where
- London
- Why
- Not specified
- Name
- David Collier
- Age
- 70
- Position
- Former Chief Executive of ECB
- Tenure
- 2004-2014
- Honors
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
- Notable Achievements
- England Men's Ashes wins: 4, England Women's Ashes wins: 5, ICC Women's World Cup 2009, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2009, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2010
- Date of Death
- Tuesday (unspecified date)