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.
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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.
Ricky Ponting becomes latest name to snub England job as Rob Key's coach hunt goes on
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has become the latest coach to rule himself out of the running for the vacant England job.
Andrew Strauss 'considers radical shake-up' of county cricket 'similar to women's Ashes'
A radical shake-up of county cricket which would see the 18 first-class sides compete across all three formats to become the overall champion has reportedly been proposed.
James Anderson and Stuart Broad available to play for their counties this week
James Anderson and Stuart Broad are set to make belated introductions in this season’s LV= Insurance County Championship as they both seek England recalls.