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Chris Silverwoods departure came a day after Ashley Giles, who appointed him in 2019, was sacked from his role of England managing director mens cricket.

England have parted ways with Chris Silverwood after Ashes humiliation

Joe Root was confirmed as England’s Test captain for next month’s tour of the West Indies yesterday despite the team’s embarrassing flop in Australia as

Today (Friday) is World Cancer Day, and local officials are marking the occasion by recognizing those who have had cancer, are currently fighting cancer or will

Ashley Giles “stepped down” from his role as managing director of England men’s cricket yesterday as he paid the price for the team’s woeful 4-0 Ashes series

Ashley Giles has been sacked as the England cricket team director, with Andrew Strauss replacing him on an interim basis

Plus: Pandemic, playing schedules and politics played a part in Ashley Giles' downfall – but he created the environment for failure

COMMENT BY PAUL NEWMAN: Ashley Giles was quick to list Englands achievements during his three-year stint when he stood down but deep down he must surely know he had to go.

Ashley Giles "stepped down" from his role as managing director of England men's cricket as he paid the price for a woeful 4-0 Ashes series loss.

"We must ensure we put in place the conditions across our game to enable our Test team to succeed," says ECB's chief executive.