Given the impoverished state of the counties, I realise the England and Wales Cricket Board faced a difficult decision,

Cricket has captured the imagination of the nation, this if fantastic, beyond a dream. When England players win at any sport, the fans are the best in the world.

I'm surprised the New England Patriots didn't take the decision out of his hands. As soon as this thing happened, they should have put him on IR.

England have played excellent cricket and have met head on the challenges both on and off the field,

England have played excellent cricket and have met head on the challenges both on and off the field. They have called Australia's bluff during the series, and certainly dominated the last couple of Tests. You have got to look at how England have played. They have played very good cricket. They have put a lot of pressure on (Australia).

They should start at the very top when assessing what went wrong in England. Cricket Australia executives, the coach, the manager, the captain and support staff must be all held accountable for this disaster.