Former Player
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The blame for the current Ashes debacle lies squarely at the FTECB's door.
Since 2015 they have totally concentrated the England set up on winning the 2019 World Cup. Something we achieved and should be very proud of and the whole Country should be celebrating for the rest of the summer.
But oh no !!!! the FTECB decide to have an Ashes series straight after the World Cup because Sky TV wanted one and offer a deal that the FTECB won't turn down. To hell with the players we want the money !!!!
In 2014 we had back to back Ashes series because the FTECB don't want a World Cup and Ashes series in the same year. So what has changed ???? Simple MONEY. The FTECB are now in a financial mess because of their commitment to the new 100 Competition.
I really feel sorry for the England players who have had to play in the World Cup and the Ashes series. After the World Cup they had a 2 week break before the played Ireland in a Test Match at Lords as their preparation for the Ashes series. Some players were rested because of their workload in the World Cup. I suggest they all needed a rest not just a certain few.
The England players in my view look burnt out. They should be rejoicing in what they have achieved this summer and not be under scrutiny for their performances in the Ashes.
You can only flog a horse so many times before it lies down and dies.
A 3 Test Series against an emerging nation should of been arranged after the World Cup where England could of blooded the best young talent.
BUT OH NO SKY WOULD'NT OF PAID FOR THAT.
Since 2015 they have totally concentrated the England set up on winning the 2019 World Cup. Something we achieved and should be very proud of and the whole Country should be celebrating for the rest of the summer.
But oh no !!!! the FTECB decide to have an Ashes series straight after the World Cup because Sky TV wanted one and offer a deal that the FTECB won't turn down. To hell with the players we want the money !!!!
In 2014 we had back to back Ashes series because the FTECB don't want a World Cup and Ashes series in the same year. So what has changed ???? Simple MONEY. The FTECB are now in a financial mess because of their commitment to the new 100 Competition.
I really feel sorry for the England players who have had to play in the World Cup and the Ashes series. After the World Cup they had a 2 week break before the played Ireland in a Test Match at Lords as their preparation for the Ashes series. Some players were rested because of their workload in the World Cup. I suggest they all needed a rest not just a certain few.
The England players in my view look burnt out. They should be rejoicing in what they have achieved this summer and not be under scrutiny for their performances in the Ashes.
You can only flog a horse so many times before it lies down and dies.
A 3 Test Series against an emerging nation should of been arranged after the World Cup where England could of blooded the best young talent.
BUT OH NO SKY WOULD'NT OF PAID FOR THAT.