England name Ashley Giles as the new ODI coach – Cricket News Update
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) made a shocking announcement on Wednesday, revealing a big change in the ODI setup where instead of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Flower-c44362, England’s former spinner Ashley Giles would be the new head coach of the national squad.
However, it was clarified by the cricket board that Flower would remain the team director. It is believed that the ECB’s decision has come in order to reduce the workload on Flower, who has been serving England for the past five-and-a-half-years.
Under Flower, England have tasted sweet victories in home and away Ashes series, however, the ODI record is not as good as it should have been. Still, under the Zimbabwean, the Poms bettered their performances in the 50-over format.
Flower, 44, reacting to the decision by the ECB said, “I'm very excited by these changes and very much looking forward to working with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ashley-Fraser-Giles-c46314 as we look to build on the success England cricket has had in the last few years.”
“The change in role will also allow me to thoroughly plan and prepare for each of our international series whilst spending the right amount of time at home with my young family," he added.
Flower is currently in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806, who is making is place back in the national team after overcoming months of turmoil.
Meanwhile, Giles welcoming the decision said, “I am delighted to have been appointed England ODI and T20 Head Coach and to be given an opportunity to coach at international level.”
He would have to work hard to raise http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World T20.
The English went into the tournament as defending champions, but faded away without much to remember from the mega event.
The decision to reduce the workload on Flower has also been welcomed by former England great http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nasser-Hussain-c78777.
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