WARWICKSHIRE CCC’s performance director Gavin Larsen has left the club due to personal reasons.
Larsen returns to his native New Zealand following an 18-month stint at Edgbaston.
The 62-year-old former New Zealand international played more than 100 times for his country.
Larsen said: “It’s been an absolute pleasure being part of the Bears family and I’ve enjoyed every second of it.
“My tenure has been shorter than planned. But sometimes in life the odd curve ball can be thrown your way. That’s the case here.
“It’s been a great ride and I certainly feel a big part of the Edgbaston family. People and relationships are always key in any walk of life.
“And here at Edgbaston I can honestly say it’s as positive an environment as I’ve been involved in.
“I wish everyone at Edgbaston all the very best, and will always follow the club’s progress with enormous interest.”
Warwickshire’s chief executive, Stuart Cain added: “Gavin has a great energy and a depth of cricketing knowledge that is second to none.
“He has worked tirelessly to improve the high-performance environment at Warwickshire and he will be welcome back at Edgbaston any time. As they say, once a bear, always a bear.
“Whilst not linked, we will now combine the findings of the high-performance review with the chance to freshen up our high-performance leadership team and make sure we give our men’s and women’s squads every chance of succeeding on the field in 2025 and beyond.”
He helped develop the next crop of Bears talent including Jacob Bethell and Hamza Shaikh while Sam Hain and Dan Mousley both achieved England honours during his tenure.
Larsen also played an instrumental role in the recruitment of Warwickshire’s first professional women’s squad.
He returned to New Zealand in early December and will continue in his post into the New Year to ensure a smooth transition.
