Northern Districts' convener of selectors Rick Pickard resigned his position today.

A long-time ND selector, Pickard has accepted an education related career opportunity in the Cook Islands.

A former national selector who was replaced on the national selection panel when Sir Richard Hadlee came onto the panel, Pickard returned to Northern Districts and resumed his selection duties there.

His selection experiences dates back to his first involvement with Counties Manukau in 1984.

ND chief executive John Turkington said today: "Rick had an immense passion for the game and achieved excellent results and while he will be missed, we wish him all the best in his new position."

Northern Districts Cricket is looking at options as a replacement for Pickard. In the meantime Operations Manager Pat Malcon will assume Pickard's role.

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