Chris Silverwood

Graham Ford, Paul Collingwood and Gary Kirsten are among the names being linked with the job.

The former England coach has signed a two-year contract.

With a series in the West Indies on the horizon the ECB can’t afford to dither.

Silverwood follows managing director of England men’s cricket Ashley Giles out of the door.

The ECB has yet to confirm what the future holds for Silverwood and batting coach Graham Thorpe.

England lost 4-0 Down Under.

Captain Joe Root may survive the fall-out but changes elsewhere are likely.

Head coach Silverwood missed last week’s hard-earned draw in Sydney as he recovered from coronavirus.

The managing director of England men’s cricket says there will be a thorough inquest into England’s Test troubles over the last year.

A new case of Covid-19 in the touring party emerged and, while Silverwood tested negative, he has been identified as a close contact.