Two of the things that are lacking from this England team are 1) individual match-winners and 2) inspiring, energetic leadership at all levels. At the moment that probably goes for the Test side too. I hope they can find both before the Ashes series or it will be another debacle. <\/p>\n
13.51 Andrew Barnes looks to the future <\/p>\n
If the ECB are to make changes then surely nothing is going to happen until Graves and Harrison take charge in May anyway. The current hierarchy are really lame ducks now, certainly not in a position to make the big calls. Theyre just filing the paperwork and checking the sponsorship money is paid on time. Possibly not Downton, but how tenable is his position given this outcome and the water thats gone under his bridge over the past twelve months? <\/p>\n
If Moores goes, Downton has to go too. It was his call as was effectively sacking Kevin Pietersen. He can't be credible having wasted so much time and money on a false start. <\/p>\n
13.47 One of England's best ODI batsmen has his say on Moores' assertion that England are missing a certain batsman. No, not that one ... <\/p>\n
13.43 Here's Mike Buckley's verdict <\/p>\n
This cricket team are more embarrassing than our footballers. Something I never thought would type. <\/p>\n
They were for much of my life, Mike. It's the failure to be bold that is most objectionable. Anyone can fail but they do it so meekly. Every time in this format. <\/p>\n
Joe Roberts wonders <\/p>\n
What have England got against picking spinners? They're obsessed with stats yet they won't pick Tredwell when he's been the most consistent bowler in ODI's for the last few years. Surely the selectors know he averages 27 with the ball at a good economy rate of 4. Spinners are crucial in the middle overs to slow run rate, create pressure and pick up wickets. <\/p>\n
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