Chris Silverwood leaves England head coach role following dismal Ashes campaign
Chris Silverwood has left his position as England head coach following a dismal Ashes campaign.
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"Bruised" Joe Root To Captain England In West Indies After Ashes Flop
Joe Root was confirmed as England's Test captain for next month's tour of the West Indies by interim managing director Andrew Strauss on Friday despite leading the side in a woeful 4-0 series loss in Australia. But batting coach Graham Thorpe is the latest senior member of team management to pay the price for the Ashes humiliation, following the departures of managing director Ashley Giles and head coach Chris Silverwood.
Chris Silverwood was under 'impossible strain', says Andrew Strauss
Chris Silverwood was placed under an «impossible strain» to combine roles as England head coach and lead selector, according to Sir Andrew Strauss.
'Bruised' Root to captain England in West Indies after Ashes flop
Joe Root was confirmed as England's Test captain for next month's tour of the West Indies by interim managing director Andrew Strauss on Friday despite leading the side in a woeful 4-0 series loss in Australia.
'Bruised' Joe Root to captain England in West Indies after Ashes flop
London — Joe Root was confirmed as England's Test captain for next month's tour of the West Indies by interim managing director Andrew Strauss on Friday despite leading the side in a woeful 4-0 series loss in Australia.
England Sack Assistant Coach Graham Thorpe After Ashes Debacle
Former cricketer Graham Thorpe has left his position as England men's team assistant coach, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday. "I've been very fortunate to have worked with so many good players and coaches who I consider my friends for life," Thorpe said in a statement. Andrew Strauss, Interim Managing Director, England Men's Cricket, said: "I'd like to thank Graham for his work over many years on the England coaching staff and wish him the best for the future."
ECB chief Tom Harrison insists he isn’t ‘clinging on for grim life’ as heads roll after Ashes debacle
ECB Chief Executive Tom Harrison has insisted that he is not “clinging on for grim life” after seven years in the job and a power vacuum that leaves the Board without a Chair, Men’s Head Coach, Selector or permanent Director of Cricket.
Graham Thorpe steps down as England batting coach
Graham Thorpe has become the latest casualty of England's woeful Ashes series after he stepped down as batting coach, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Friday. Head coach Chris Silverwood and managing director Ashley Giles had already left their roles this week in the aftermath of England's 4-0 Ashes series defeat, with Thorpe following after several batting collapses by the team in Australia.