The managing director of the England men’s team, Robert Key, has declared that James Anderson will take on the function of fast-bowling coach after retiring from international cricket Key emphasized that they don’t want to lose the wealth of experience Anderson brings.
Lancashire bowler Anderson declared in May that the forthcoming Lord’s Test in opposition to the West Indies, which begins on Wednesday, July 10, will be his very last match. Key currently highlighted how the 41-yr-old’s appearance will preserve to gain England cricket even after his retirement, in a conversation with the BBC.
“He’s got so much to offer English cricket. We don’t want to see that go. When we asked him, he was keen. He is going to have a lot of options. English cricket would be very lucky if he chooses to stay in the game.”
“What he does with Lancashire will probably work out after the Lord’s Test. We’ve got some conversations to have after to find out what he thinks is the best thing to do. Everything so far has been him gearing up for this Test match.”
Key also commented on the selection of uncapped batter Jamie Smith for the Test squad, stating: “Sometimes you’re selecting people for what they’re going to be as well, and where you think they can progress to. It’s very much the start for Jamie Smith. We feel he’s going to be a fantastic international cricketer.”
Smith, a Surrey player, is expected to take on wicket-keeping duties as well, with the selectors omitting Ben Foakes and Jonny Bairstow. Other significant exclusions from the 15-man squad include Mark Wood, Tom Hartley, and Jack Leach.
“It’s an arduous task being a keeper” – Robert Key comments on Jonny Bairstow
Key also spoke about Bairstow’s omission, noting that the wicketkeeper-batter has been struggling with his form across various formats, and said:
“Generally his form, in all formats, has just been going slightly in the wrong direction. It’s an arduous task being a keeper and you want someone who can back up series after series. We weren’t convinced that Jonny would be able to do that, especially at the stage of his career that he’s at.”
Bairstow’s execution in each the T20 and ODI World Cups changed into dissatisfaction, participating to England’s inability to preserve their white-ball titles.
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