England may seem to be a simple save however my aims will be far from easy - I want to hold the Number One spot in the Test, ODI and T20i world rankings at the same time whilst also winning the Test Championship, World Cup, Champions Trophy and the T20 World Cup. In other words, the goal is for total English dominance of the cricketing world.
Judging by the starting ranking of 4th, the Test side needs the most work and to gain points in our quest for the Number One spot, we will have to regain lost points against:
This will be my first ever Cricket Captain story - I hope you enjoy and any feedback will be appreciated!
Judging by the starting ranking of 4th, the Test side needs the most work and to gain points in our quest for the Number One spot, we will have to regain lost points against:
- Australia (Away)
- India (Away)
- New Zealand (Home and Away)
- Pakistan (Home and Away)
- South Africa (Away)
- Windies (Away)
- Bangladesh (Away)
- Zimbabwe (Away)
- Ireland (Never Played)
- Afghanistan (Never Played)
- India (Away)
- South Africa (Away)
- Windies (Away)
- Afghanistan (Never Played)
- Australia (Away)
- India (Home and Away)
- Pakistan (Home)
- New Zealand (Away)
- South Africa (Away)
- Windies (Home)
- Bangladesh (Never Played)
- Ireland (Never Played)
- Zimbabwe (Never Played)
- Afghanistan (Never Played)
- Who will be the Test spinner? - Personally, I am not convinced by Adil Rashid as England's Number One spinner. Though he may get a chance, the choice between Rashid, Moeen Ali, Jack Leach and others is one that will be a pivotal step in the pursuit for dominance; especially with results needed on the subcontinent.
- Who will partner Alastair Cook as the Test Opener? - The disastrous situation at the top of the order since Andrew Strauss retired has been no secret. Gifted county players such as Mark Stoneman and Adam Lyth have tried and failed but Rory Burns has made a promising start to his test career. Will the incumbent retain his position or will Cook have partner number 17?
- Can England maintain their One-Day form? - It's undeniable that in recent history, England have been nothing short of outstanding. In order to fulfil our goal, it will be essential to maintain this form.
- Will we crumble? - In recent times, England sports teams generally have crumbled in times of pressure. In the 2017 Champions Trophy, England performed well to come through group unbeaten before stumbling to 211 all-out in an annihilation against Pakistan. Similarly in 2016, England lost in the T20 World Cup Final and even worse, in 2015 they failed to even qualify from the World Cup group-stage. To achieve total dominance of the cricketing world, I will have to address the seemingly English problem of crumbling in high pressure situations.
This will be my first ever Cricket Captain story - I hope you enjoy and any feedback will be appreciated!
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