Essex women's team director Andy Tennant has departed the county following a poor inaugural season as a professional outfit.
Essex, who won the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy as Sunrisers last year, are bottom of their One-Day Cup group with just one win in 10 matches.
They rebranded from Sunrisers to Essex amid domestic women's cricket revamp.
Tennant leaves after three years, citing reflection during a fixture break and mutual agreement to step aside.
Jason Gallian will lead with Danni Warren's support for the final matches.
Warren praised Tennant's seamless transition and achievements, including players starring in The Hundred and internationally.
The departure highlights challenges in professionalizing women's cricket, with Essex struggling post-rebrand.
Tennant's tenure saw successes but ended on a low, prompting leadership change to revitalize performance.
Essex, who won the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy as Sunrisers last year, are bottom of their One-Day Cup group with just one win in 10 matches.
They rebranded from Sunrisers to Essex amid domestic women's cricket revamp.
Tennant leaves after three years, citing reflection during a fixture break and mutual agreement to step aside.
Jason Gallian will lead with Danni Warren's support for the final matches.
Warren praised Tennant's seamless transition and achievements, including players starring in The Hundred and internationally.
The departure highlights challenges in professionalizing women's cricket, with Essex struggling post-rebrand.
Tennant's tenure saw successes but ended on a low, prompting leadership change to revitalize performance.