Wednesday 26 March 2014 09:12, UK
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has backed England's decision to axe Kevin Pietersen.
Ashley Giles is expected to succeed Flower, with Paul Collingwood working as his assistant, and Waugh feels the pair need to repair England's damaged reputation. "If I was an England supporter or anyone involved I'd be totally embarrassed. You can lose in certain ways but they lost without showing any fight and that's the worst thing you can do as a sporting team," he said. "I don't know Ashley Giles well but I know Paul Collingwood and it would be a great move for England, he's very passionate and a player that made the most of his ability which is what you have to do at that level. "He was not naturally that gifted but was a highly respected opponent and Giles was the same. So you've got two very grounded characters there who will do the hard work that England need to do. "They were both very passionate about playing for England so I think they are excellent choices who will get the squad moving in the right direction, and together with Cook they will form a good leadership group which really wants to play for England and do England proud. The most hurtful thing about the last couple of Tests was the lack of fight."
