From the boardroom to the changing room, England’s men’s cricket lacks leadership.
There are roles unfilled and others about to be vacated — probably starting with Graham Thorpe, the assistant coach with responsibility for batting. His early-hours mis-step this week has only accelerated a departure that was looming; his messaging is not getting through to the young batters and he is tired of Covid restrictions. Whether or not he gets the Middlesex head coach job, he seems certain to leave.
