Troubled Middlesex appoint former British Cycling chief as doubts grow over CEO’s future

• Predecessor Andrew Cornish accused of misconduct

• Julie Harrington could end up taking role permanently

Middlesex have appointed the former British Cycling CEO Julie Harrington as interim chief executive in a strong indication that Andrew Cornish will not be returning to the club.

Cornish has been absent from Middlesex since November when the club received a complaint of alleged misconduct from a fellow staff member, as revealed by he Guardian.