Wait to name England selector ridiculous - Vaughan
Summary
England has not yet named a new national cricket selector after Luke Wright stepped down in January. Former England captain Michael Vaughan called the delay unfair, as the team prepares for upcoming matches and squad announcements.Key Facts
- Luke Wright resigned as England’s national cricket selector in January and officially left after the T20 World Cup in March.
- England’s cricket board has not yet appointed a replacement, causing frustration among former players.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) published the job advert on March 18 and accepted applications until April 17.
- Around 80 people applied for the selector position.
- The selector’s duties include helping pick the final team for matches, working with county coaches, and managing scouting efforts.
- The ECB created a new county insight group of coaches and staff to support player selection after England’s 4-1 Ashes loss to Australia.
- Former England bowlers Steven Finn and Darren Gough are reportedly among the candidates.
- England will soon name their squad for a Test match against New Zealand, but the selector role remains unfilled.
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