Former captain Jamie Dalrymple and president Peter Walker have quit Glamorgan to leave the club in turmoil.
President as well as former captain latest to leave Cardiff
Former captain Jamie Dalrymple and president Peter Walker have quit Glamorgan to leave the club in turmoil.
The news comes a day after Matthew Maynard resigned at cricket manager rather than accept a demotion to the position of coach, working under new head coach Colin Metson.
Dalrymple hit out at the way he was treated by chairman Paul Russell, who is planning root-and-branch changes at the county including the introduction of Alviro Petersen as captain.
"I have today resigned from Glamorgan county cricket club with immediate effect," said Dalrymple, who had one year left on his contract.
"I done so because Glamorgan have effectively dismissed me by removing the captaincy from me, recruiting a new post above Matthew Maynard and me, recruiting a new overseas player and captain in Alviro Peterson.
"All of this without consultation or prior notification with me. This has rendered my position at the club untenable.
"The first I knew of any of these fundamental management and cricket decisions was on Monday afternoon when the chairman Paul Russell phoned to inform me of a fait accompli.
"I understand the club's right to remove the captaincy at their discretion and I recognise that the results in one-day cricket are not yet at a level we were happy with.
"(However) The manner in which the chairman chose to do this demonstrates a loss of trust and confidence in me and leaves me with no respect for him."
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Walker said he had "serious concerns" about the direction of the club.
"After two years in the post, I have decided to step down as President of Glamorgan County Cricket Club," he said in a statement.
"Much has already been reported on the proposed changes in the running and structure of the team.
"I have serious concerns about their likely impact. My standing down now will give the Chairman and officers of the club sufficient time to recommend a suitable replacement to the membership.
"Throughout my period in office the loyal fans of Glamorgan CCC overwhelmingly gave me their support.
"They deserve, and will expect the new President to continue to speak and act on their behalf.
"In the 17 years I played for the county, Glamorgan were a club to whom I was totally committed, on and off the field.
"That state of mind remains and I'm proud of my Honorary Life membership for services to the club - and the game of cricket.
"Much has been achieved by chairman Paul Russell, chief Executive Alan Hamer, Simon Lee, Craig Walsh and head groundsman Keith Exton. Thanks to their combined skills and energy, we now have a ground worthy of Test match status.
"Next summer, I pray that whatever Xl takes the field wearing the daffodil, rewards their efforts.
"Even if they don't, I shall be there supporting them."
