Tom Harrison reiterates desire to continue as ECB chief executive
Tom Harrison has reiterated his desire to continue as England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive and insisted he will not run away from the challenges facing the organisation.
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Sir Andrew Strauss says Joe Root will stay England Test captain for Windies tour
Joe Root has been backed to continue as England Test captain by Sir Andrew Strauss, who is eager to put the right structure around him following a dismal Ashes series.
Alec Stewart tipped to be Chris Silverwood’s England head coach successor
Mark Ramprakash believes Alec Stewart is a “strong candidate” to replace former England head coach Chris Silverwood.
Michael Vaughan urges ECB to appoint Justin Langer as Chris Silverwood replacement
Michael Vaughan believes Justin Langer would be the perfect replacement for former England head coach Chris Silverwood.
Where do England turn after Chris Silverwood’s departure?
Chris Silverwood has lost his job as England head coach, following director of men’s cricket Ashley Giles out of the door in the aftermath of the woeful Ashes campaign.
England head coach Chris Silverwood steps down after Ashes humiliation
England head coach Chris Silverwood has stepped down following the team's meek surrender in the Ashes series against Australia, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. Silverwood had come under pressure after England lost the five-Test Ashes series 4-0, with former skipper Mike Atherton calling for a complete overhaul of the England management. The announcement comes a day after Ashley Giles, who appointed Silverwood, left his role as the managing director. "It's been an absolute honour to be England head coach, and I'm extremely proud to have worked alongside our players and staff," Silverwood said. "The last two years have been very demanding but I have really enjoyed my time with the team and working with Rooty (Test captain Joe Root) and Morgs (white-ball skipper Eoin Morgan), and I am very proud of this group considering the challenges."
England Sack Coach Chris Silverwood After Ashes Failure
England coach Chris Silverwood paid the price for the team's woeful Ashes series loss in Australia by leaving his post on Thursday, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced. Silverwood's departure came a day after Ashley Giles, who appointed him in 2019, was sacked from his role of England managing director men's cricket. England's 4-0 reverse in Australia means they have now won just one of their last 14 Tests, albeit Silverwood's tenure coincided with the coronavirus pandemic.