Clarke Re-elected Despite Stanford Row

Despite numerous calls for his resignation in the wake of the demise of the Stanford Series, Giles Clarke has had his re-election as chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board rubber-stamped.

Clarke has been under pressure following the allegations of investment fraud laid against Sir Allen Stanford which led to the ECB ending its relationship with the Texan billionaire.

Following a vote held earlier this month, Clarke was appointed for a second term by the ECB’s full membership, which comprises of 41 first-class counties and county boards and the MCC.

The incumbent chairman was nominated by the 18 first-class counties, having run unopposed after Lord Marland withdrew.

The term of office for the ECB chairman runs until 31st March 2011.