Archive · 13 Jan 2026

Former ECB Chief David Collier Dies at 70

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.

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