Ashes 2013/14

[PaulWinch again]

Morgan does deserve another shot, his technique had completely gone when he was dropped but he's recovered that now and we need dynamism. I also think that if he's successful he might be an excellent captaincy option.

[eastie]

Surrey have agreed terms with kp for the new season - will put bums on seats in the Friday night 20/20 for sure.

[PaulWinch again]

I think Angus Fraser being appointed as a selector is a good call.

[Simon Ward]

I think Angus Fraser being appointed as a selector is a good call.

Agreed

[PaulWinch again]

Excellent news that Paul Collingwood is joining the coaching staff as well. He was talking about a much more proactive style of cricket.

[eastie]

Excellent news that Paul Collingwood is joining the coaching staff as well. He was talking about a much more proactive style of cricket.

What role is he joining as?
I find it odd these appointments and decisions being made when there is no head coach in place as yet - surely he should be the man making these decisions.

[aj2k77]

Excellent news that Paul Collingwood is joining the coaching staff as well. He was talking about a much more proactive style of cricket.

What role is he joining as?
I find it odd these appointments and decisions being made when there is no head coach in place as yet - surely he should be the man making these decisions.

Unless it's Giles and they've already consulted him.

[aj2k77]

Australia terrorising South Africa now. 27-3.

[aj2k77]

Also no one in the world seems used to playing genuine pace anymore. The Johnson bouncers are causing mayhem. How would the batsmen have gotten on against 70's and 80's pace barrages?

[eastie]

Excellent news that Paul Collingwood is joining the coaching staff as well. He was talking about a much more proactive style of cricket.

What role is he joining as?
I find it odd these appointments and decisions being made when there is no head coach in place as yet - surely he should be the man making these decisions.

Unless it's Giles and they've already consulted him.

Seems its just for the one day and 20/20 World Cup series and he's due back at Durham afterwards.

[PaulWinch again]

Excellent news that Paul Collingwood is joining the coaching staff as well. He was talking about a much more proactive style of cricket.

What role is he joining as?
I find it odd these appointments and decisions being made when there is no head coach in place as yet - surely he should be the man making these decisions.

Unless it's Giles and they've already consulted him.

Seems its just for the one day and 20/20 World Cup series and he's due back at Durham afterwards.

I would imagine that's because they haven't made a decision on the long term team director. Once that's decided I expect to see Collingwood on board.

[eastie]

Collingwood will join England on a short-term secondment from Durham, where he remains captain. Ashley Giles, the England Limited Overs Coach, added: “Colly will add great energy and a winning T20 pedigree to the tour party. We are really looking forward to his involvement.”
 
Paul will be back in the North East ahead of the new domestic season, and will lead the Champions out at Emirates Durham on 20th April against Somerset in the LV=County Championship.

[PaulWinch again]

Collingwood will join England on a short-term secondment from Durham, where he remains captain. Ashley Giles, the England Limited Overs Coach, added: “Colly will add great energy and a winning T20 pedigree to the tour party. We are really looking forward to his involvement.”
 
Paul will be back in the North East ahead of the new domestic season, and will lead the Champions out at Emirates Durham on 20th April against Somerset in the LV=County Championship.

I'm sure that's what they're saying at the moment, but if he's deemed a success he'll join the England coaching staff. It'll be like Andy Farrell in rugby union.

[eastie]

Collingwood will join England on a short-term secondment from Durham, where he remains captain. Ashley Giles, the England Limited Overs Coach, added: “Colly will add great energy and a winning T20 pedigree to the tour party. We are really looking forward to his involvement.”
 
Paul will be back in the North East ahead of the new domestic season, and will lead the Champions out at Emirates Durham on 20th April against Somerset in the LV=County Championship.

I'm sure that's what they're saying at the moment, but if he's deemed a success he'll join the England coaching staff. It'll be like Andy Farrell in rugby union.

Maybe in time but he's captain of the champions and might want to carry on playing while having such success .

[JD]

Got my ticket for the Cricket World Cup game next Feb here in Christchurch. It's England v Scotland.