Former England captain Michael Atherton has named as the best substitute for Matthew Mott as England‘s head white-ball coach.
ECB broadcasts Matthew Mott’s departure
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) just lately revealed that Mott has stepped down from his position following a sequence of underwhelming performances.
England’s disappointing campaigns within the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023, the place they completed in seventh place, and the T20 World Cup 2024, the place they misplaced within the semi-finals, led to Mott’s resignation. With the seek for a brand new head coach now underway, Marcus Trescothick has been appointed as an interim coach whereas different candidates are thought-about.
Michael Atherton names the proper candidate
Now Atherton proven his assist in the direction of former cricketing nice Andy Flower for the teaching job. Flower, whose tenure with England noticed them obtain vital milestones together with their first T20 World Cup victory and a prime Take a look at rating, is seen as a first-rate candidate to rejuvenate the staff’s white-ball fortunes.
In his column for The Occasions, Atherton mirrored on Flower’s notable achievements in franchise cricket, which he believes make Flower a wonderful match for the position.
“Flower remodeled Multan Sultans within the Pakistan Tremendous League; gained the Abu Dhabi T10; took St Lucia to their first CPL closing; and gained the Hundred with Trent Rockets. These successes reveal Flower’s capability to adapt and excel in numerous aggressive environments, expertise which are essential for the white-ball position,” Atherton wrote.
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Evolution since earlier tenure
Regardless of earlier criticisms of Flower’s depth, Atherton prompt that Flower has doubtless advanced since his final stint with England.
“Flower has modified, too. He’s stated to have mellowed considerably, presumably on account of age or the evolving dynamics of participant energy. His in depth expertise throughout completely different teaching roles has broadened his strategy, making him doubtlessly extra adaptable and efficient,” Atherton noticed.
Managing workload
Flower’s present teaching position with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) within the Indian Premier League (IPL) may current a problem in balancing each commitments. Nevertheless, Atherton argues that managing each roles may very well be possible.
“Worldwide jobs are much less wanted than earlier than, and Flower’s IPL dedication may be a sticking level. Nevertheless, there is no such thing as a worldwide cricket in the course of the IPL window, and Flower’s involvement within the IPL can preserve him attuned to rising developments and gamers, benefiting his position with England,” Atherton concluded.