England's opportunity to make history
In the Guardian, Ashley Giles speaks to Donald McRae about his time as England limited-overs coach, his wife's battle with cancer, and England's Champions Trophy chances
04-Jun-2013
In the Guardian, Ashley Giles speaks to Donald McRae about his time as England limited-overs coach, his wife's battle with cancer, and England's Champions Trophy chances.
The harsh demands of international cricket coupled with the England team director Andy Flower's understandable need to not neglect his own family, meant that the novel idea of splitting the national side's coaching hierarchy was implemented as soon as Giles stressed his enthusiasm for taking charge of the limited-overs teams.
"No other country has tried it yet, but Andy and I get on well. We're different characters but share the same principles. Last week I spent four days with him and the Test team and it felt healthy for all of us. My task, as Andy has a break and plans for the Ashes, is to refocus on the Champions Trophy. I've got the energy to lift the team."
In the same newspaper, Mike Selvey writes England's bowlers need to rethink their tactics after the ODI series defeat at the hands of New Zealand.