England shouldn't disbar outsider Ford
Hugh Morris should ignore the nebulous fear of player power and make sure England's next coaching appointment is the right one, writes David Hopps in the Guardian .
Ford led South Africa to eight Test series wins from 11 between 1999 and 2002. Key, who looks excited by the chance that his coach might get a chance with England, says he is widely admired and can deal with elite players. Ford might have spoken prematurely of his "good relationship for a long time" with Pietersen, but that is no bad thing because Pietersen's return to the ranks will also need to be skilfully managed for years to come.
Andy Flower, in temporary charge in the West Indies, is exactly the kind of coach I would have demanded if I was captain. He has played Test cricket successfully and has experience of playing abroad. If he does well maybe he could throw his hat in the ring, if the job is advertised. But let's hope it is not Collier and Morris making the permanent appointment.
Kanishkaa Balachandran is a senior sub-editor at ESPNcricinfo