Staff to Test game

Test specialists. It should be vice versa for the one-day coaches working under the head coach. In April and May, when England do not generally play white-ball cricket, the coaches go and get a gig in the Indian Premier League.

But it is the commitment to Test cricket I want to see. I want to see Joe Root, the captain of the Test side, rested from white-ball cricket. He should not be playing in the 50-over games in South Africa this winter. For him, it is about committing to winning the Ashes in Australia. After that there will be a year-and-a-half to focus on the 50-over World Cup in India.

England need a top six just dedicated to Test batting. Ben Stokes and Root can play all formats but I want to see a diehard top three who want to nullify the new ball. I want to see a No6 who can score hundreds as well. Timeout: Joe Root should take a break from whiteball cricket this winter

I do not care where the next coach is from. I just want the best person to lead England. If they want a manager, I would not rule out Alec Stewart. If they want a coach then I would be happy to see someone like Mike Hesson, the former New Zealand coach, or Andrew Mcdonald, from Australia. If they want someone to promote from within the system, then Chris Silverwood is the only one.

It is a challenge but it is a group of players you would not mind getting hold of. They have an outstanding all-rounder, a captain who is world class at four, a quick bowler in Jofra Archer we have not seen for many years, talent like Jos Buttler and an opener in Rory Burns. There is also Moeen Ali, Saqib Mahmood, Olly Stone and Craig Overton, while James Anderson and Stuart Broad are still going. It is a great job for someone.