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Test Match Special Podcast – The state of English men’s cricket


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Mark Chapman, cricket correspondent Stefan Shemilt and former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alistair Cook react to the news that England have announced that Brendon McCullum will remain as head coach of their test side. That’s despite the 4-1 Ashes series defeat this winter.

Managing director Rob Key will also join the panel to explain the reasons behind the decision.

The panel discuss what will actually change for English cricket going forward and, reaction from captain Ben Stokes. What is England’s image and culture following this year’s Ashes? Does there need to be better relations with the County game?

TIME CODES

00:00 Intro
00:30 The review into English Cricket
02:00 Key management stay
06:00 Managing director Rob Key
08:00 What changes?
13:40 Lessons learnt from the Ashes
16:40 Style of play
22:30 What will look different this summer?
25:52 The connection with County Cricket
30:08 Have management been swayed by the coach?
33:14 Is the setup a clique or cult?
38:40 Opinions on the review
44:27 Should have everyone kept their jobs?
48:23 County Cricket

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