http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Champions Trophy 2013 – Cricket News Update
Ashley Giles, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013’s former cricketer and current limited-overs coach, has admitted that he will have to take some very strong decisions because of the options that are available to the England side in all departments of the game.
The former left-arm spinner took over the job during the recent tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Flower-c44362’s shoulders, who still coaches the Poms in Test cricket.
After losing the series against India, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 in the One Day International (ODI) series by a margin of 2-1.
England rested http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806 was allowed to refresh himself during the limited-overs series against the Black Caps.
With the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2013 at home in mind, Giles understands that there is a fierce competition for places in the 50-overs format, especially with the emergence of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Lumb-c1981 Root, the young right-hander, who has done exceedingly well in all formats since making his debut in India.
Ironically, Giles, who represented England between 1997 and 2006, has played alongside many current players as well. Some of the sporting pundits believe that it would be hard for the former left-arm spinner to make some harsh decisions. However, Giles claims to be very firm in his decision-making process.
“I have to be more ruthless as a coach,” Giles said. “You are not being nasty, but you've got to make strong decisions. When you drop someone, you always look them in the eye. Sometimes it will fall to the captain, sometimes I might do it, but all you can do is to be honest. If your performance isn't good enough, I'm going to tell you.”
The former http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warwickshire-c862 cricketer is keeping an eye on the forthcoming mega event at home soil and thinks that his side has a chance to make an impression.
“With the Champions Trophy being in English conditions we have the opportunity to do really well. I'll go away and look very closely at http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, the other teams in our group,” he added.
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