Ashley Giles became the first casualty from England 's 4-0 defeat to Australia in the Ashes when he stepped down from his role as managing director of men's cricket on Wednesday.
Giles spent three years in the role, replacing Andrew Strauss in 2018 when he stepped down to care for his late wife Ruth.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has expressed some sympathy for Giles, calling him a "top, top bloke" and praising him for "looking after his players" during the Covid pandemic.
