 Whitaker captained the Foxes to two Championship titles |
James Whitaker has left Leicestershire after his director of cricket role was made redundant. The club is now aiming to appoint a new senior coach.
In 24 years, Whitaker captained the Foxes to the County Championship in 1996 and '98 and helped win the Twenty20 Cup last year.
"It is the board's intention to appoint a senior coach who offers a more hands-on approach with all the players," said chairman Neil Davidson.
"We consider this the way to achieve the club's long term objectives.
"James Whitaker has made a huge contribution to this club as a player, captain, general manager and director of cricket."
Whitaker left Grace Road in August 2002 hoping to return to hands-on coaching elsewhere, but returned a year later.
Davidson stressed Whitaker's departure and the proposed coaching appointment does not affect the position of head coach Phil Whitticase, who is also head of development and academy boss.
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