Chris Silverwood is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast-medium bowler from England. In fact, he had represented the reigning ODI world champions from 1996 to 2002. He did not click at the international level as he could only manage to play 13 international matches in his six-year career which include six Tests and seven One Day Internationals. Silverwood had made his club cricket debut for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1993 where he played along with a quality of fast bowlers which included Darren Gough, Ryan Sidebottom, Matthew Hoggard, and Steve Kirby. Now, Chris Silverwood has been offered a new role in the English national cricket team.

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Chris Silverwood appointed as English coach

You have heard that right. After Trevor Bayliss, who had led England to the top spot in the 50-overs format as well as a maiden World Cup triumph had stepped down from the position after the end of this year's Ashes, the 'Three Lions' had to look for a replacement that could take English Cricket to further heights. A lot of high-profile cricketing stars had expressed their interest in coaching the English side but in the end, the role of the head coach was offered to Chris Silverwood. Believe it or not, Silverwood was chosen among the other tough candidates including the likes of India's 2011 World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten, former English wicket-keeper batsman Alec Stewart and ex-Proteas coach Ottis Gibson. As per reports, then  Alec Stewart had pulled out of the race while Kirsten had come up with an "underwhelming" presentation. 

Meanwhile, Chris Silverwood's first assignment as England's head coach will be against New Zealand in an away series between October to December this year where they will be playing two Tests and five T20Is.

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ECB welcome Silverwood onboard

ECB have whole-heartedly welcomed Chris Silverwood onboard. Former English spinner Ashley Giles, who is now  ECB's managing director of the England Men’s Cricket said that they had gone through a thorough process and looked at all the options that were available to them and finally, Chris Silverwood was the standout candidate. 

The newly appointed English head coach Chris Silverwood has said that he aims to continue the great work that has been done over the past five years and build on the team's future especially in the Test arena.

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