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We have just returned from an exciting tour to Australia and have now started the planning for the 2025 season .
Lots happening this year and we will provide updates via the website .
The England team will have games against Scotland , Wales , West Indies , Australia , USA and a tour to Pakistan in October.
The England Lions will have games against Scotland , Wales , West Indies , Australia ,USA and an U.K. based Indian team . They have also been invited to tour India .
We are looking for a manager for the England Lions and will send out an advert in the near future .
To ensure no one is overlooked for selection to the squads please can you liaise with your first team captain and over 50’s rep and forward your recommendations with supporting evidence based on the 5 criteria by Friday 24th January.
We also ask you to nominate players in other counties who you play against in your league.
Happy to discuss .
My contact number is 07787 226216
Best Regards
Paul on behalf of the International Committee.
England Over 60s Guidelines for Nomination & Selection (Main Squad & Lions)
Purpose…
To play for your country is a huge honour, and the opportunity needs to be earned, and then retained.
The purpose of this document is therefore to support the County representatives and the England selectors as they identify individuals good enough to play for England Over 60s and/or the England Lions. It is not designed to be a ‘policy’ but rather a ‘guideline’ as the England selectors will always retain the freedom to pick the strongest, balanced side to win international games.
Benefits…
• Counties are clear what is required, and annual trials can become a little more targeted
• Squad and team selection can be easier…and based on the required balance of core skills within any team
• Individuals are clear as to the way in which they can improve their chances of selection
Five Criteria…
1. Batters. Bat Positively. All top order batters need to be able and happy to bat anywhere in the top half of the order. They should be able to run quickly between the wickets, and/or have a strong strike rate, so to maximise the opportunity to score runs. They should have the capability to take games away from the opposition.
or/and…
2. Bowlers. Bowl Consistently. Seam or slow bowlers must be consistently accurate and economical, and good enough to take regular wickets. Bowlers must be able to own their own fields and, with the assistance of the captain and other bowlers, must work out how to get batters out, often with a variety of deliveries. They should also be able to come back for a second spell.
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3. Fielders. Field Aggressively. Players are expected to be able and prepared to dive to stop aball, catch, run out batters within the ring and ideally have a strong throw.
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4. Squad Fit. Commitment to team approach. Humility, support for team-mates, asking of others before promoting self, acceptance of ways of working and a strong personal progress ethic are fundamental.
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5. ‘DOG’. When the going gets tough. This is a personal quality that stands up to the key moments, inspires team-mates, is honest with self and goes the extra mile.
Statistics are of course also an important part of the decision-making process
England Selectors
• Geoff Beale – Chairman
• Edward Gordon Lennox – Captain
• Richard Merriman – Previous Captain
• Paul Bradley – Manager
