Chris Silverwood admits 'decisions will be made' about his role as England head coach
- Sean Fisher
- 17 January 2022
England suffered a disappointing conclusion in The Ashes to round off a 4-0 loss, and Chris Silverwood admits his role as head coach is under serious scrutiny.
England suffered another batting collapse in Hobart in the fifth Test, capping off a humiliating 4-0 series defeat.
There was always bound to be questions asked of the side's leadership and coaching following such a dreadful performance, and Chris Silverwood's role as head coach is one particularly under the microscope.
Plenty of others could potentially be sent to the chopping block, with Joe Root's captaincy, Ashley Giles' role as managing director of men's cricket and Tom Harrison's status as chief executive all coming under fire.
Yet, Silverwood actually echoed the words of those desiring change around English cricket.
"Yes, I'm the head coach of England but I'm also an England fan, I'm passionate. I'd like to see changes come in that would help us do the job better - that's what I want," said the 46-year-old.
"I'm not a big one for apportioning blame on people but I do think it needs addressing for the next time we come here.
"We have got to sit down and get people to make these decisions round a table and make it work.
"We have to see action. If talk is all we do then in four years' time you will just be asking another person these same questions.
"If changes don't happen and we are not preparing the blokes to compete at this level we are not going to move forward and we will stay as we are.
"The changes have to happen if we are serious about being number one in the world and serious about competing in Australia."
As it stands, Silverwood is set to lead the Test side when they travel to the Carribean for three matches against the West Indies in late February, but with talks of his future taking place, it's no guarantee that he'll board the plane.
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It's a reality that Silverwood has grown accustomed to since England's Ashes misery, and he added that he's not yet received any assurances over his role.
"Nothing yet, no. I accept the job I'm in comes with the level of criticism it does and the uncertainty as well.
"Until I'm told differently, I'll start planning for the West Indies. I want to carry on but there are decisions above that will be made as well.
"My job is going to be under scrutiny, there will be a review when we get home and part and parcel of that will be my job.
"I would love to help affect changes, and I would like to put some of this right. I think I can do that.
"I think I'm a good coach and I would love to be given that opportunity but it's out of my hands at the moment. We want to sit down, debrief, let the dust settle and the emotions settle.
"Everything is quite emotional at the moment. Let's look at it in the cold light of day."
