Da Man Clay
T'Blades
- Dec 16, 2004
- 16,285
They're rudderless. They've been rudderless for a long time. The treatment of Broad and Anderson is telling. Doesn't seem to be a clear plan with all the chopping and changing. Only now bringing Foakes in. This isn't just about ability, it's about team spirit, and it's been lacking for a few years now. It can't be a great atmosphere to come into, and so new players are finding it even tougher than test cricket is anyway. He's the best batsmen by a country mile, but we've been too frightened to take the captaincy off him.
All reasonable points - but replace him with who? There is no one else in the squad for the job IMO. Outside of Stokes there is not one automatic pick and this wouldn’t be the right time for Stokes who doesn’t appear to want it anyway. We need a strong coach to come in desperately