Clare Connor, the managing director of women's cricket at ECB, acknowledged that England's cricket team trails significantly behind Australia, particularly in terms of fitness and composure under pressure. Following a disappointing Ashes series, Connor is contemplating incorporating outside perspectives for an in-depth review of the team. While there are considerations regarding the futures of captain Heather Knight and coach Jon Lewis, Connor aims for honest dialogues about the team's direction. An outcome is expected soon to inform changes ahead of the upcoming World Cup in India. The review will consider a recent incident involving player Sophie Ecclestone that highlighted team dynamics.
That was an unfortunate incident that won't happen again, Connor said, in a tone reminiscent of her former career as a schoolteacher.
We won't shy away from difficult and honest conversations about how to take the team forward. It will be thorough, it will be honest.
I don't recognise the narrative around the players being too comfortable, she said. This group of players work extremely hard.
Following England's defeat by an innings in the Melbourne Test on Saturday, Heather Knight admitted she was considering her future as captain.
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