Ben Stokes accepts offer of England captaincy by Rob Key to start new era for Test side
Ben Stokes will lead England out at Lord’s as the new Test captain after being offered the job by Rob Key.
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England advertise for separate red-ball, white-ball coaches
The England cricket board (ECB) look set to return to a split coaching set-up after inviting applications for two new head coaches, following Chris Silverwood's resignation.
England And Wales Cricket Board Advertises For Separate Red And White-Ball Coaching Job
England are set to return to a split-coaching structure after ECB's new Managing Director Rob Key made his first major decision by advertising for two new head coaches. The split in roles is on expected lines as Key had previous called for it while working as a pundit. Both coaches will report directly to Key and be "accomplished strategists with clear and ambitious plans for how they will develop and build success for English cricket moving forward," according the advertisement.
England to appoint separate head coaches for Test and limited-overs squads
England have confirmed they will appoint separate head coaches to lead the men’s Test and limited-overs squads, with the interview process set to begin in just two weeks.
In India, jealous gang wanted me to fail so I developed thick skin: Ravi Shastri
Robert Key will need to grow a "thick skin" akin to the Dukes ball just like I grew one to counter the "jealous people", former India head coach Ravi Shastri said on how the ex-England opener should go out about his job as ECB's 'Director of Cricket'. Shastri was at helm of India's coaching staff between 2014 to 2021, save one year in the middle when Anil Kumble was given the charge. In an interview to UK's 'The Guardian' newspaper, Shastri said that there was a "gang of people in India" who always wanted him to fail. Just like Shastri, Key has also been an acclaimed commentator for a long time and doesn't have a coaching degree as he tries to ease into a new and very different role. "I didn't have coaching badges [either]. Level one? Level two? **** that. And in a country like India, there is always jealousy or a gang of people willing you to fail. I had a thick skin, thicker than the leather of the Dukes ball you use. A real solid hide.
Stokes set to step into Joe Root's shoes as England Test captain
In the Maori language, the word rangatira signifies high rank. It was the word his late father Ged chose in reflecting his pride as Ben Stokes prepared to wear the England armband for the first time two summers ago.
Ben Stokes back training in the nets amid links over England captaincy
Stokes - who is tipped to replace Joe Root as Test captain - had scans on his knee following the West Indies tour and is now plotting a return to county action in May ahead of the international summer.
Ben Stokes back bowling in the nets amid links with England captaincy
England captaincy favourite Ben Stokes has stepped up his rehabilitation from a knee injury, bowling in the nets at Durham during his latest training session.