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[Manormanic]

I wouldn't be keen personally - I think as you say it ends up with the Test being devalued, and there is already sufficient risk to what will always remain the greatest format of the game - though it could be used as a way to get the developing nations like Afghanistan and Ireland greater exposure I guess.

[Duck Duck Mongoose]

I read Thorpe's autobiography once, mostly just to find out why he was such a kernt towards his Surrey teammate Alex Tudor on his only chance to make a test century. From reading it, it turns out it was just because Thorpe's a bit of a kernt.

This latest behaviour is just further confirmation of:

A: His inability to become a better human.
B: The ECB's complete lack of judgement.

[Duck Duck Mongoose]

Silverwood can't be blamed for the small percentage of the population who play cricket, nor for the narrowness of its socio-economic or ethnic background.  He can't be blamed for the poor standard of the domestic game which is wholly inadequate as the step below the international game.

What Silverwood does take responsibility for is the planning for this tour and the management of our playing resources across a 5 match series.  In that respect, Silverwood's performance has been an abject failure.  It is inconceivable that he can remain in post

All very true.

So Silverwood sacks Thorpe, Giles sacks Silverwood, Harrison sacks Giles, who sacks Harrison?

[ppccopener]

All very true.

So Silverwood sacks Thorpe, Giles sacks Silverwood, Harrison sacks Giles, who sacks Harrison?

Well said. Harrison shared part of a 1.2 million pound bonus on top of a 500k a year salary in the same period 62 ECB staff were let go.

Press reports Harrison may be coming to the end of a 7 year cycle this year.

We need a big reset and it can be done but not without significant changes.

[shadowlight]

All very true.

So Silverwood sacks Thorpe, Giles sacks Silverwood, Harrison sacks Giles, who sacks Harrison?

Harrison retires after collecting the bonus.

[Duck Duck Mongoose]

Harrison retires after collecting the bonus.

Talk about failing upwards.

At this rate he'll be our next Prime Minister.