Key tasked with leading change in English cricket
Former England batsman Rob Key was appointed new managing director of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday, setting in motion a new era for English cricket.
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Rob Key appointed England managing director
Former England batter Rob Key has been appointed as the managing director of the country's men's cricket team, the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.
Joe Root resigns as England Test captain: ECB
Joe Root is stepping down as England's Test captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Friday. Root's decision comes after the 1-0 Test series defeat to West Indies last month, and a 4-0 Ashes loss to Australia. "After returning from the Caribbean tour and having time to reflect, I have decided to step down as England men's Test captain," Root said. "It has been the most challenging decision I have had to make in my career but having discussed this with my family and those closest to me, I know the timing is right. "I am immensely proud to have captained my country and will look back on the past five years with enormous pride. It has been an honour to have done the job and to have been a custodian of what is the pinnacle of English cricket."
Joe Root resigns as England Test captain after poor run of results
Joe Root is stepping down as England's Test captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Friday.
How Andrew Strauss and a bit of fun can inspire England's Test revival
Cricket used to be a top down game in which everything flowed from the captain. These days the leader is just one cog in a byzantine hierarchy as Joe Root is discovering in the vacuum around him – a space that needs urgently to be filled with a new coach, team director, chairman, and possibly a new captain should Root not pass muster with at least two of those appointments.
England crisis: 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.
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.
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.