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.
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Chris Silverwood was placed under an «impossible strain» to combine roles as England head coach and lead selector, according to Sir Andrew Strauss.
Mark Ramprakash believes Alec Stewart would be "an excellent candidate" to take over as England head coach, following Chris Silverwood 's departure from the role.
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.
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.
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."
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.
:Joe Root is to remain as England captain for the upcoming tour of the West Indies, the team's interim managing director Andrew Strauss confirmed on Friday, despite his side's woeful performance in the Ashes.
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.