England's Summer of Cricket against Sri Lanka and India

[dww]

The only candidate anyone seems to think was potentially available and really a step up was Kirsten and he ruled himself out early on. It is a little sad but I don't see anyone more knowledgeable than me coming up with any candidates that really seem exciting.

[captainfog]

The only candidate anyone seems to think was potentially available and really a step up was Kirsten and he ruled himself out early on. It is a little sad but I don't see anyone more knowledgeable than me coming up with any candidates that really seem exciting.

It's not really thinking outside the box though, is it. Giving it to the bloke who had it 5 years ago doesn't strike me as an inspirational appointment.

I don't think KP was the only senior player who didn't think much of him last time around, but this time he's got a team of youngsters so hopefully he'll be doing more coaching than managing. He's supposed to be a good coach and so maybe that'll work in his favour.

Whatever, it's happened now so let's see what happens. I don't think he'll be given much time by the press or the fans due to his modest record last time he had the job.

[Chazza]

Cricket

Paul Farbrace resigns as Sri Lanka coach, paving the way for his appointment as Peter Moores' assistant with England.

Former Middlesex and Kent wicketkeeper Farbrace has stepped down after it emerged the England Cricket Board was in compensation talks with Sri Lanka.

[Shaggy]

BBC TMS @bbctms
Graham Gooch to leave his role as England batting coach

Dan Roan @danroan
ECB announce Graham Gooch's departure as England batting coach - will take place with immediate effect.

[Shaggy]

Kevin Pietersen @KP24
Where do I apply for ENG batting coach job? I promise I won't encourage whistling when you get out or trying to change the game! ��

[Alex]

Pietersen although clearly the best batsman in England. Keeps making me think they made the correct decision. Why does he need to comment on this sort of stuff while he is still playing? Why cant he keep his council?

I dont agree with why they sacked him, but it kind of makes them seem like they had a point.

[captainfog]

Because he doesn't give a **** any more, that's why.

[Shaggy]

Yeah I wouldn't stay quiet having been shafted either. Why should he give a ****.

[RichC]

Yup, happy to see KP giving them a bit!

I predict a disaster this summer.

[Shaggy]

I actually think we'll do okay - Sri Lanka and India don't travel well, and we have some prospects in great form. Ballance, Robson, Jordan and a few others. Surely Ballance, Robson and Finn will come into the side.

Something like:

Cook
Robson
Bell
Root
Ballance
Stokes
Buttler/Prior
Broad
A Spinner
Finn
Anderson

[captainfog]

England ODI squad v Scotland:

Alastair Cook (Essex, captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Gary Ballance (Yorkshire), Ian Bell (Warwickshire), Ravi Bopara (Essex), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Harry Gurney (Nottinghamshire), Chris Jordan (Sussex), Eoin Morgan (Middlesex), Joe Root (Yorkshire), James Tredwell (Kent), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire).

[Chazza]

Gurney is a new name to me

Any good?

[Shaggy]

Joke of a 'new start'. One new cap

Of the team that played 3rd, 4th and 5th ODIs in Oz there are 8 survivors, and Broad, Bresnan and Stokes are injured

[captainfog]

****ing woaks!

[Alex]

Apparently Bairstow was bowling yesterday? Thought he was a Wicket Keeper/Batsman?