Nottinghamshire's club captain Steven Mullaney has stepped down from the role after six years as skipper.
Mullaney took the reins in 2018, leading his side in 133 fixtures across all competitions since assuming the position on a full-time basis.
His tenure in County Championship cricket included promotion to Division One as champions in 2022 and a third-place finish in the top tier in 2021, having amassed the most points of any team in the country.
In his final summer in charge, he skippered his side to sixth place upon their return to red-ball cricket's top flight.
Mullaney also led Notts Outlaws to the knockout stages of the 2018 and 2019 One Day Cup, as well as the 2021 and 2023 Vitality Blast quarter finals.
“I’m honoured, proud and privileged to have had this opportunity,” he said.
“My main aim in the job was to make a difference – and while the big goal was to win Division One, and we weren’t quite able to do that, I’m proud of the foundations we’ve been able to put down for us to challenge in the next few years.
“As captain, I wanted to have an influence on the culture at the club, and the way we went about things. It took us a couple of years, and we had to have some tough conversations along the way, but I really think we got somewhere.
“I’ve put my heart and soul into this job, but I think it’s time for someone else to enjoy the ride.
“Whoever that is, they’ll have my complete support.”
Mullaney, whose current Nottinghamshire contract has a further year to run, made his Trent Bridge bow in the County Championship winning summer of 2010.
The all-rounder also claimed the 2013 YB40 title, both white-ball trophies in 2017 and the 2020 Vitality Blast.
He performed captaincy duties for England Lions, and in the North vs South season-opening series, in 2018.
“Firstly I’d like to say a huge well done to Steve on his six years as captain,” said Head Coach Peter Moores.
“He took over at a time when we needed to rebuild, having lost several senior players the year before, and when we needed to find a new direction as a group.
“He led us superbly through that period, and made sure the players never lost sight of their goals by staying consistent with the messages he got across to them.
"Our results in red-ball cricket in recent years, and our retaining of first division status this summer, are testament to the improvements he helped to bring about. The squad is definitely in a better place now than when he took over, which is ultimately the goal of any captain.
“It feels like an exciting time for someone to take over, and I know Steve will be the first to offer his support, with that same goal of bringing further success to the club.”
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