Panesar says Ravi Shastri could be right fit to revive England after Ashes loss

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar threw his weight behind Ravi Shastri suggesting the Indian legend could be the perfect fit to take Englands cricket team to the next level after the Ashes debaclePraising Shastris track record with India Panesar said that Shastris approach to teambuilding and winning cricket could be just what England needs urging the England and Wales Cricket Board ECB to consider him for a top coaching roleMonty Panesar speaking to ANI said the former India head coach Ravi Shastri could be considered for the role of England coach or an advisor as he understands how to prepare a team and build a winning unitNotably India defeated Australia in consecutive Test series on Australian soil during the 201819 and 202021 BorderGavaskar Trophies BGT under Ravi Shastris coachingRavi Shastri really understands how to prepare a team and build a winning unit If he were to take on an advisory or head coach role with England it could be very beneficial Im not sure what the ECB is thinking at the moment but Shastris approach to teambuilding and winning cricket could definitely help England Panesar saidPanesar said the outcome of the Sydney Test might influence the ECBs key decisionmakers on whether McCullums approach is correct adding that England may need a different voice going forwardIt will depend on the Test match in Sydney After that the main people at the ECB will decide whether Brendan McCullums approach is right and what kind of cricket England should be playing At the moment many county players including leading runscorers and wickettakers arent getting opportunities so theres a need for a different perspective and a different voice maybeSomeone with a strong record against Australia especially as a coach is worth considering Looking ahead to the Ashes in 2027 England might benefit from a different voice that extra 137 that helps teams win Ravi Shastris mindset and experience especially his understanding of how to beat Australia could be valuable Panesar said further while speaking to ANIHighlighting Indias BGT wins in 20189 and 202021 down under Panesar siad that Shastri transformed a seemingly weak Indian team into a strong side and suggested that England facing inexperience in the team could benefit from a different perspectiveHe has actually proven this during his time with India showing exactly how a team can win That Indian side was considered weak at first but it became a very strong team England is in a similar situation now with a lack of experience coming through county cricket which is why new ideas are needed If you keep hearing the same voices youll keep getting the same results A different voice could bring a different outcome Panesar saidEngland under head coach Brendan McCullum has lost 17 matches and won 25 from 45While the Three Lions avoided a clean sweep in the ongoing Ashes down under they have already conceded the fivematch series to the Aussies with the scoreline reading 31 with one match still to go in SydneyAfter facing three consecutive losses against Australia in the 202526 Ashes England won the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground MCG which finished in only two days producing 36 wickets on a bowlerfriendly wicketThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever