Cricket-England head coach Silverwood steps down after Ashes humiliation


  • Cricket
  • Friday, 04 Feb 2022

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - England Nets - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain- September 9, 2021 England head coach Chris Silverwood during nets Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

LONDON (Reuters) -England head coach Chris Silverwood has stepped down following the team's meek surrender in the Ashes series against Australia, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

Silverwood had come under pressure after England lost the five-test Ashes series 4-0, with former skipper Mike Atherton calling for a complete overhaul of the England management.

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