Mens high performance review report

SEPTEMBER 2022 OUR PROPOSED ACTIONS · Commercial, operations and England Men’s captains and coaches to collaborate on an ongoing basis throughout the construction of the summer schedule. Attempting to allow for appropriate minimum preparation time before series, and gaps in between matches · Build domestic schedules that enable Test players to play first-class cricket around Test matches, and white- ball specialists to be able to play both international white-ball cricket and major domestic white-ball cricket during the English summer OUR RATIONALE The international schedule is an incredibly complex challenge, involving discussion and compromise with a host of other international cricket boards. There are numerous factors at play – meeting international commitments, commercial considerations, providing attractive cricket for fans. However, we can support our biggest stars and support staff further by looking at how our international matches are scheduled in our season, and how they can dovetail further with the domestic schedule. Both of these actions will give English players the best chance of performing during the English summer, and help deliver winning England teams. RECOMMENDATION: 17 SCHEDULE INTERNATIONAL MATCHES TO ALLOW PLAYERS TO PLAY THEIR BEST CRICKET, MORE OFTEN 35