Lancashire: Dame Sarah Storey accepts nomination to become club's president

Dame Sarah Storey won her 17th Paralympic gold medal during the Tokyo Games, held in 2021

Dame Sarah Storey has accepted a nomination from the board of Lancashire Cricket Club to become their next president.

The 46-year-old is Britain's most decorated Paralympian and will join as president for a two-year term.

Storey will take on the role in place of former president Sir Howard Bernstein, who stepped down in 2023.

"As a member and fan, to have this opportunity is very exciting," Storey told the club website.

"The next two years - and beyond - are going to be hugely exciting for everyone connected with Lancashire cricket.

"From my perspective, I know how keen the club is to win silverware and I'm also hugely encouraged to see the women's game continue to grow at pace.

"I also want to support the club in its objective to make Lancashire the most welcoming and inclusive cricket club in the country."

Para-cyclist, and former para-swimmer, Storey - who has won 17 Paralympic gold medals - will be formally nominated at the club's annual general meeting, during which the election to the post will be put before members for ratification.

"Sarah is an outstanding candidate for the presidency. With a peerless record as Britain's most successful Paralympian, she is an inspirational presence who has a proven track-record in high-performance elite sport and as a strategic advisor in a variety of public-facing roles," Lancashire chair Andy Anson added.

"Having someone of Dame Sarah's calibre and first-hand experience of high-performance elite sport on board will offer invaluable support to both our men's and women's squads."