“Stokes was prepared for an argument about Anderson & Broad!” | Nasser Meets: Rob Key | England chat

[@agnimitraroy2777]

I can literally listen to them and Atherton talk about cricket for hours. Such gentle voices and calm analysis of the game and players. It's almost therapeutic.

[@vedsahasrabhojanee97]

Absolutely

[@joedont9307]

Yeah I listen to their podcasts all the time while I'm at work, I'm an Aussie and I'm supposed to hate English cricket 😂🤣 but I can't help loving these guys

[@MAli-o9h9n]

Atherton, Hussain, Nicholas 🔥 🔥 🔥 Absolute legends when it comes to commentary or analysis

[@obi-potobi790]

Love listening to Atherton.

[@rajivsamani7601]

What a fantastic and refreshing interview. Key seems the real deal, hope he sticks to his guns and doesn’t guide tied down to previous beliefs/systems. Go on son!

[@rohit9anand]

To be honest, I really preferred a Man who has a Cricket Brain over a Man who has experience of the MD role. And I think they did a pretty good job of choosing Rob Key as the Managing Director of English Cricket. His confidence in his views and opinions makes me believe he isn't bothered by the outside noise and it's just another job in the world. My best wishes to him and Co. in taking English Cricket forward.

[@devarajanthindivanam7211]

🤣 so you think Rob Key has a cricketing brain ? Plus good to know that you don't consider Andrew Strauss as someone with no brains.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

A test match double hundred is not a bad thing to have on your CV either. He seems to have made an impact!

[@thekingofinsane]

Fantastic Interview. Rob speaks brilliantly and Nasser asks great questions. Robs’ optimism is contagious, I feel it too. Come on England :)

[@samsammsammm1547]

Rob Key's appointment is the best things to have happened to English cricket since Morgan was made white ball captain. Cricket nerds have gotten to know him very well by listening to him on Sky sports over the years, and its obvious he is deeply knowledgable, patriotic and capable. Im also really reassured that Key will also always have the confidential advice from Atherton and Hussein to help him, and they will always tell him their truth, without having to sugar coat it or be sycophantic. Keys only challenge is to stay who he is, and not get seduced by the power and become a tyrant. So long as he can be the very best version of himself, English cricket all quickly improve under his leadership. Good luck Rob, and please make yourself free for these types of in depth interviews so we can know what you are thinking.

[@thekingofinsane]

@@samsammsammm1547 I completely agree with everything you said. Rob is a breath of fresh air, I love his honesty and openness! Completely agree, I want to see more of these interviews with the likes of Nasser and Athers etc! I loved that they could still have a laugh with each other at points. Great to see

[@larrygerry985]

He spoke well, but the covid stuff is an excuse

[@thekingofinsane]

@@larrygerry985 I don’t think he was excusing the performances, he was understanding why players like Ben Stokes needed a break. He said that they still made some bad decisions and that the performances weren’t where they should be

[@ismarcus00500]

@@samsammsammm1547 Its the cut and paste guy!

[@Jackcarr87]

He's a good lad Key. I went to uni in Canterbury and used to see him around the town, had a chat with him once and he was approachable and happy to talk to a total stranger about cricket. He said some insightful stuff during his stint at Sky and I hope he stays true to that. Let's be honest the ECB is stuffy, full of suits and resistant to change. If Rob gets his way, this could be a great period for English cricket.

[@samsammsammm1547]

Rob Key's appointment is the best things to have happened to English cricket since Morgan was made white ball captain. Cricket nerds have gotten to know him very well by listening to him on Sky sports over the years, and its obvious he is deeply knowledgable, patriotic and capable. Im also really reassured that Key will also always have the confidential advice from Atherton and Hussein to help him, and they will always tell him their truth, without having to sugar coat it or be sycophantic. Keys only challenge is to stay who he is, and not get seduced by the power and become a tyrant. So long as he can be the very best version of himself, English cricket all quickly improve under his leadership. Good luck Rob, and please make yourself free for these types of in depth interviews so we can know what you are thinking.

[@Jam43341]

Couldn’t have said it better myself 👍🏻

[@MichaelJordan-yy1sr]

Best pubs in Canterbury these days? I used to be at school there 30 years ago but wondered where to frequent when I pop Back there later in year…

[@christopheredwards4012]

@@MichaelJordan-yy1sr The Unicorn, the Parrot, Bell and Crown, the New Inn, the Thomas Becket... Floc Brewery for craft beer...

[@MichaelJordan-yy1sr]

@@christopheredwards4012 the new inn - that’s hilarious. I got busted drinking in there - 1988. Glad it’s still going. Sure I’d more out of the place now.

[@samsammsammm1547]

Rob Key's appointment is the best things to have happened to English cricket since Morgan was made white ball captain. Cricket nerds have gotten to know him very well by listening to him on Sky sports over the years, and its obvious he is deeply knowledgable, patriotic and capable. Im also really reassured that Key will also always have the confidential advice from Atherton and Hussein to help him, and they will always tell him their truth, without having to sugar coat it or be sycophantic. Keys only challenge is to stay who he is, and not get seduced by the power and become a tyrant. So long as he can be the very best version of himself, English cricket all quickly improve under his leadership. Good luck Rob, and please make yourself free for these types of in depth interviews so we can know what you are thinking.

[@jakehowie442]

Although some of what you said is true, Rob Key has nowhere the cricket knowledge at test level as Andrew Strauss, who captained England for so many years and took the team to number 1. It’s a strongish appointment and much better than Giles, but it won’t make England number 1 again. England need the best coach, if they could get someone like Ponting that could really change things. Rob Key has good county knowledge, maybe bring better players through. Overall they lack the player depth, like South Africa and need better batsmen. Australia always seem to have the next best fast bowler and even odd batsman.

[@robinmcewen3286]

Key's patriotism is a virtue? Really? Only England could appoint a captain (Morgan) that said he would never sing the national anthem under any circumstances. How's that for patriotism? English cricket is devoid of patriotism. Unless you mean South Africans playing for England celebrating when they lose!!!

[@saurabhb1041]

@@robinmcewen3286 What is patriotism exactly? And who is a bigger patriot - the guy who turns your white ball team into world beaters or someone who is more concerned with outlandish symbols of jingoism?

[@mrkipling2201]

Well we’ve just appointed Brendon McCullum which is very interesting. I don’t what he’s like as a coach but we all know how good he was as a player. I hope it is a great choice. When you are at the bottom there’s only one way to go and that’s up!!

[@filgus497]

@@robinmcewen3286 you're confusing patriotism with nationalism. id rather not sing some outdated, mind-numbing dirge with a verse about crushing those pesky celtic rebels, doesnt mean im not proud to be english and support the english team. we're well into the 21st century mate, maybe you hadn't realised

[@Mike-jx6yw]

Nearly everyone in these positions talk like politicians now as though they’re terrified of saying anything off script. Nice to see someone get the job who sounds ‘normal’ and I hope he manages to keep that.

[@jethyathegadheda3855]

He will destroy england cricket.. unpopular comment.. because everyone is saying he is good as always the case for newcomers

[@pairyfeak3063]

@@jethyathegadheda3855 No basis for this view whatsoever

[@sanjayshah808]

@@jethyathegadheda3855 as opposed to what's come before?

[@shahmianas8512]

Agree mate. I'm sick of this corporate jargon director people who don't give straight answers. Keysey is a breath of fresh air.

[@jethyathegadheda3855]

@@shahmianas8512 😂😂 because he is tv commentator

[@mattgarratt3547]

Well spoken Rob. It’s great to have insight to what future plans look like within a Team Game. Honest answers, not scripted. An Aussie who appreciates the English Cricket Team and hope they continue to push the cricketing landscape even further. Great interview. Good Luck Rob

[@khoango94]

As an Aussie I’m rooting for rob keys! Top bloke he is! Hope he does well with his new role💪🏽

[@TomSmith-lf8tr]

Agreed. Tom from Melbourne here. We DO want a strong England team for the next Ashes series. And Nasser is highly respected, his presence at the Shane Warne commemoration at the MCG was deeply appreciated.

[@MrStucks]

@@TomSmith-lf8tr I think every English cricket fan was there at the MCG in spirit. Glad that Nasser could represent us, the world lost a true legend and we all will miss Shane Warne.

[@carlosrazier433]

@@MrStucks 🙏

[@omarmirza5676]

I met Rob Key at the 2019 World Cup he’s a fantastic bloke really down to earth. I wish him all the best we can’t sink any lower I suppose!!!

[@AlanBeardEfviUK]

Missed this 7 months ago, very insightful. Currently a massive success via Rob Key with his appointments, behind the scenes...who knows. A masterstroke from A. Strauss in getting Rob Key into this role

[@phugoid]

I think Key will do well but right now, Graham Thorpe is on my mind. Quite saddening to know that he's seriously ill with some condition, having been perfectly fine until recently. I hope he pulls through to normalcy, and quickly

[@mrkipling2201]

I thought exactly the same. Well said.

[@skylarutd]

Keys isnt a diplomatic person. Quite refreshing to hear him but again its all about results on the pitch.

[@Proteinskidmark]

@alex K ok fecal stain

[@bobburroughs6241]

Fascinating chat, let's give it a year or two, obviously got to find the players who can make it in test cricket.

[@paulrichardson9843]

I've always liked Key since seeing him play many times for Kent. Was a very astute, well respected county captain who loves the game from the grass roots up. He always comes across as being very down to earth, talks good sense and is a strong supporter of the first class game so I think he could be a very good choice. Good luck Rob!

[@saishavaidya]

Brilliant! What a well spoken, articulated guy. Every question he answered so well. Whether it works on the field or not, English cricket is in good hands!

[@jukejuk]

Key sounds so good in this interview. Optimistic about the future

[@jdodger1091]

after hearing him speak so eloquently, I honestly believe we are on to a winner with Key, he seems far less of a yes man than Giles, who was frankly so far out of his depth he was living in Atlantis. It will take time, but Key will absolutely leave English cricket in a far better place than when he found it.

[@theretiredmariner2488]

What a fantastic interview, refreshingly honest and open. Wishing you every success because we need you to do well because world test cricket needs someone with your ideas, enthusiasm and passion

[@samsammsammm1547]

Rob Key's appointment is the best things to have happened to English cricket since Morgan was made white ball captain. Cricket nerds have gotten to know him very well by listening to him on Sky sports over the years, and its obvious he is deeply knowledgable, patriotic and capable. Im also really reassured that Key will also always have the confidential advice from Atherton and Hussein to help him, and they will always tell him their truth, without having to sugar coat it or be sycophantic. Keys only challenge is to stay who he is, and not get seduced by the power and become a tyrant. So long as he can be the very best version of himself, English cricket all quickly improve under his leadership. Good luck Rob, and please make yourself free for these types of in depth interviews so we can know what you are thinking.

[@peternagy-im4be]

@@samsammsammm1547 But what can Rob Key do about the state of English batting?

[@mrkipling2201]

@@peternagy-im4be appoint the right coach who will pick the right players will be a start!!

[@shinobi887]

I've got to admit I thought it was going to be the wrong decision to appoint Rob Key at first . Listening to him speak and the way he talks about how his approach is going to be, I'm sold

[@newandreview]

Definitely got the right man for the job here. Stable, sane,resolute and open to other ideas. England cricket is going to take five years to fix their woes.

[@lorenheer4020]

This aged well 😂

[@hananarama2000]

Gee, listening back to this interview now, Key really did hit the nail on the head. Talking about - not worried as much about wins and losses, its more the brand of cricket we play - and - we have to win over the young generation and not just expect people to fall in love with the game - . He picked stokes and mccullum. All three of them share the same mindset and its inspiring to see how a clear vision, honest leadership and buy in from the players and now the country can transform a team of underacheivers into the most exciting and maybe the most revolutionary team in my memory. Its an amazing feat to win a test match, but the way these lot win games by committing all in on unprecedented plans and pull them off make their wins more extraordinary than others. Its one thing to play aggressive in a 20/20 or and ODI, but to keep to this incredible attacking plan over 5 days with all the ebbs and flows of a test match requires untold faith in one another and real strength of character. Win or lose, long may it continue.

[@tonyknight9912]

Key is very logical and articulate, good luck to him. Regards pitches, they are lucky to have such good weather at the start of the season, it makes life much easier for the groundsmen.

[@rikkyNZ]

In which Key talks to his therapist Nasser

[@issyjas3309]

Some interesting and challenging times ahead. I do think that we have some cricketers in danger of burn out trying to accommodate all forms of the game with the added pursuit of riches in the various t20 championships. Rob seems to talk a lot of sense and is very pragmatic and articulate, sure him and his coaches will find a way to accommodate.

[@vijay_kannan]

All the rest of it aside, absolutely heartening to see this interview and the camaraderie across "both sides of the fence" as Key puts it. I've seen these lot over the last 2 years now all the way from India, so I can follow the English game, and I've loved how much they genuinely get on AND care for the game. Looks like it's carried over, and the humour is good to see during a stormy time for English cricket. Good luck to Key.

[@mrkipling2201]

I think Rob Key is a great choice for the job. He’s been in the game for so long, he knows what’s good and bad player wise and he doesn’t waffle. I’m very pleased with the appointment.

[@milesgreen9705]

Nas and Keysy always entertaining. I'm really pleased their relationship is as fun as before. Exciting times and good luck.

[@Shivian124]

Yep as an Aussie cricketing purist, I'd love to see these decent guys succeed. Just not too much! 😆

[@vikashkadian388]

i can listen these guys alll my day they are so humble and polite during their conversations about english team and about cricket playing all around the world

[@Bantercaptainxbox]

I’ve know rob from kent. And he’s always been a day as you see it straight shooter type of guy. This is a good thing for England cricket

[@tomcustard]

Key is a great commentator and even though I'm Aussie, I hope he goes well here..

[@robbedford1158]

Rob key is a wonderful guy . Will miss him massively on sky but he is so passionate about the game in this country he is definitely the right person for this job . Sky sports must keep hold of Nasser and Athers... the best in the business 👌

[@chrisglynnewton2087]

Very optimistic for the NZ and SA series. We should bring Broad and Anderson back but need to look after our quicks better. Archer, Wood and Stone all firing together would be awesome

[@calebsmith8468]

Love having someone in charge that speaks openly and honestly and more importantly is a FAN above all else so he understands

[@robertharrison3593]

Didn't watch this at the time of broadcast and came to it today whilst having a bit to eat. What a fascinating watch. The England red ball cricket team has transformed since this was broadcast and it's pretty clear that the change is in part due to the appointment of Rob Key into the MD position. Obviously Stokes and McCullum have a lot to do with that as well - but Rob Key is the man who put them there. A very interesting watch and a great time to be an England cricket fan. The right man in the right job and at the right time.

[@MayankSharma-zr6uo]

ROB IS DEFINITELY THE 🔑 FOR ENGLAND GOING FORWARD!💯🤝

[@Mister_H.]

I like what you did there 👍🏻

[@GIBBO4182]

Ba dum tss! 🥁

[@philrobinson981]

@Mayank Sharma..Hello I like that as well he should unlock the shackles that are hindering the team; lol

[@jethyathegadheda3855]

Rob key cant do anything.

[@jethyathegadheda3855]

If u have dibly dobly sibly for test cricket then no key can work

[@scottdetects]

couldn't have picked anyone better in my opinion, fantastic cricket brain, seems like a sincere and genuine nice guy and bags of experience

[@chrishutch2387]

This might just be me, but with the appointment of Rob Key and listening to him gives me renewed hope, and now with Brendon McCullum and Matt Mott makes the upcoming fixtures and further forward really exciting. As usual Sky Sports cricket smashing the content.

[@christopherdavis4135]

Key speaks with tremendous passion and expertise about the game, I really hope he does a great job he's a top bloke.

[@Takerfanatic]

A nice throwback to Key and Hussein on the vlodcast but great that the former is speaking naturally and not as a "corporate numpty" as he neatly described

[@stephenlatimer1428]

hopefully Rob can have some impact into England playing top quality Test Cricket again soon. as an Australian thats hard to say n as Warnie has said' as an aussie we have to beat the Poms at everything' that been said its important for world Test Cricket that England do play gud cricket again n soon. of course sooner or later things will change n that will became reality as it always does for each country. defiantly will miss hearing Rob in the commentary box with the lads n banter also the 4 amigos chatting after each Test Match.

[@andrewhindley7548]

Well said

[@declanthomas1996]

I’ll miss Rob on comms, I shook his hand at the West Indies World Cup game at the ageas bowl, he’s a brilliant bloke

[@youngjock1985]

Love to see him give Darren Stevens a run in the Test team.

[@Glassy1979]

Good luck Rob. One of the good guys! Going to miss him in the comm box.

[@clivewarren8671]

Really excited with Brendan McCullan coming in. Can see him really making England attacking and after watching his videos on fielding masterclasses I’m really interested to see what he brings with Stokes

[@carmenlottner297]

Couldn't agree with you more.

[@joedennehy386]

Well this aged well

[@chickencrackling]

Equally impressed by Nasser here. He's such a competent and fearless interviewer.

[@jonny4866]

These two have me really laughing. Class stuff. Hope he does well haha

[@victoir2112]

Interesting discussion. Should we have centrally contracted groundsmen at each county ground, to ensure that pitches produce players for test cricket?

[@andrewsteele9363]

A very good interview that many a politician could learn from for his honesty. I hope that Brendan McCullum is a success, an inspired appointment. Slightly more controversially I don't think either Anderson or Broad should be playing test cricket. Not that they don't deserve their places but they should have been bowled into the ground. We would have won more tests if they had bowled until they got injured or knackered. Resting bowlers has been the most flawed policy of recent times. Yes leave a bowler out if the conditions don't suit, but in the main keep them bowling. I would rather have seen Jimmy playing the same number of tests but retiring at 35 than extending his career by 'resting' him. You can't say that Woods, Archer and Stone have been over bowled. If quick bowlers spent more time in the nets and out in the middle rather than lifting weights in the gym I don't think they would brake down as often as my Dad's old Austin Metro. Forgive me, I'm on a roll here. As for white ball cricket. Give the coach's job to Collingwood for 12 months and then offer the job to Morgan when he retires. And ask him to keep his kit in the car.

[@keithwheeler8875]

Great interview Strauss's choice I know raised a few eye brows but boy has Rob Key been an inspired appointment you can tell his love and passion for the game and he's not afraid to make tough calls or admit if he's wrong Then he shows what an inspired appointment he was when he appointed Baz and Stokes and wham bam suddenly test cricket is exciting to watch again England are winning but not just winning but winning games before we would of lost or drawn I think we're entering a golden age of England cricket the acid test will be the ashes this summer bring it on And Buttler was the obvious choice to replace morgs and already has T20 world Cup under his belt But even more exciting is the size of the pool of players we now have for both red and white ball cricket

[@neilgayleard3842]

It's great to see someone from Kent in a position of power. May be know there might be some common sense involved in English cricket.

[@ihsufian]

This is what calls interview. Love both guys

[@dargbarnett]

I like him more now than I did when he was broadcasting, very down to earth and I think he'll remain true to himself.

[@seventhuser904]

Stokes as Captain is going to be the Turning Point for England test Cricket. I have this feeling that he'll become One of the Most Successful Test Captain for England.

[@peternagy-im4be]

Don't be silly Sahib.

[@DNW28]

@@peternagy-im4be oh don't be silly 😉

[@cliveslater6581]

Happy with this appointment - speaks well and certainly not a yes man - I’m feeling optimistic

[@manisshthakur621]

As an Indian i want to see the rise of England test team. Test Cricket needs a stronger version of England. Recently they've lost test series against India, New Zealand, Australia, West Indies. I hope under the leadership of Rob Key, Stokes & New Coach they bounce back.

[@peternagy-im4be]

India much too strong for England.

[@jimc1327]

A great appointment, Rob don’t change who you are, just be yourself

[@usmanamjad1828]

Excellent MD Sir Rob key in his best Era team England will be good and more successful in all format nice to see Sir Rob key

[@iangatt7697]

An an Aussie fan I want a strong English system to ensure test cricket survives. We cant afford another West Indies or one sided test results. As much as I love the wins id prefer to take some losses to ensure I get to watch test cricket in my nursing home in 40 yrs. Key is the man for the job. He understands the game in its current form, has the contacts that he can go to for guidance, the interests of england cricket at heart and is prepared to stamp his mark on the game. Coaching is the biggest problem. In my opinion they need Langer. I understand having two firebrands of Langer and Stokes might be too much but I think Stokes unlike Paine will stand for his players when needed but will appreciate the hard work to turn this all around. I also think some guys Root include need his mentality

[@SirSammie098]

I love jimmy and broady

[@tonybostrom9480]

These two are such a hoot - yet so deeply knowledgeable. With Atherton they really are the very best of British cricket analysis. When Key got the job, I was mulling that Nasser could have also been in the running.

[@tinokupera1643]

great interview. 2 mates having a bit banter and Keysy is the best man for the job.

[@stevestone07]

This guy is gun barrel straight and really knows his cricket! All the very best RK x

[@philllawrence1580]

Excellent choice. The way he talks about Stokes and latterly Root and the way he literally carried the team in all formats

[@ianbetts4266]

I'm glad Rob supports the longer form of the game. because that is real cricket.

[@JoshF848]

And shorter formats aren’t real cricket?

[@liam3104]

@@JoshF848 it is "real" cricket but a lot of the fundamentals of cricket go out the window. personally I don't watch much limited overs cricket at all anymore. I don't like watching bowlers bowl with 0 swing on the flattest pitches imaginable getting smashed with 0 attacking fielders.

[@ianbetts4266]

@@JoshF848Every genuine cricket follower will prefer test cricket over all of the others, but definitely cricket's not so "serious" followers will rate T20 or ODIs better. The reason for supporting test cricket is that a player is tested in this form.

[@JoshF848]

@@liam3104 it takes a completely different set of skills to be able to take wickets on a flat pitch with no swing. Nothing wrong with having a preference I just don’t like the “real” shout when they are just different sports

[@JoshF848]

@@ianbetts4266 to me this comes across as trying to gatekeep who’s a real cricket fan and who isn’t. Of course people can like whatever they like, but lots of peoples lifestyles make watching and following test cricket really difficult. A T20 match is much more comparable to other popular sports in terms of length. The players have adapted to develop totally divergent skill sets, while test cricket may still be the ultimate test of concentration, patience, endurance, reading the match situation etc. But take that test player and ask them to hit 18 runs off the last over of a t20 and not many of them will be able to do it because a totally different set of attributes are required for that high pressure situation. Same with the bowling

[@saturdayplayer2492]

I hope he does well. They need success. Get the England players playing MORE red ball cricket. It's where you learn how to play longer innings and bowl more than just 4 overs a game.

[@blythro]

I look at what England had before, Ashley Giles and Chris Silverwood, against what we have now, Robert Key and Brendan McCullum, I really feel there is a feel good factor about these 2, which English cricket fans will love, and I do hope and think that these 2 along with Ben Stokes will drive England back towards the top of the world ratings. Looking forward to the ashes next year already

[@andrewhindley7548]

A better England makes a better ashes will b interesting if all these new factors can have dramatic improvement

[@Giveme1goodreason]

Hopefully the appointment of keys will have the same impact on English cricket as Nas’s appointment as captain had on the national side.

[@HindiThoughtRabbit]

For Test cricket to do well, English Test cricket needs to get better. And I hope the appointment of Brendon brings in that fresh air and energy (may be after the India series :)). I have always loved Rob Key's commentary and opinions, and the entire Sky team to be honest including Ath and Nasser ( and Isa too ). Followed it extensively through the Ashes. Stepping into an administration set up will be difficult but he seems to be the kind of person who is direct, honest and constantly thinks about what is good for English cricket. Wish him very good luck.

[@ba168]

Rob Key, now that's just a straight shooter with upper management written all over him!

[@TheSlowworms]

I think Rob is perfect for the role. Really happy for him and wish him all the best

[@davidturner2741]

Its important for Test cricket that England become a force again and the overseas tours will then attract more interest, Test cricket must survive its the purest form of the game.

[@mohammedhanif6780]

Sky Sports Cricket is the last bastion of that longform talking heads TV that was around in the 50s and 60s. It's riveting listening to experts just talking intelligently about a topic they are passionate about.

[@asangha182]

Great appointment. All the best Rob Key..

[@mustafa1name]

Surprising to hear positive comments about pitches. At Chelmsford, every game has been a draw, with not even three innings completed. Some days only 2 or 3 wickets fell ALL DAY. Even after batting collapses it has still been a draw. There has to be more in it for bowlers or it's simply not a fair competition. It's hard to sustain interest when only one outcome seems likely from day 1, however good individual performances may be.

[@adrianwilliams4076]

Wow really enjoyed the frank discussion and Rob comes over really well, I think his open view will be good in the long run. The views on test cricket being the gladiatorial challenge is very poignant I love the battle sometimes it does not matter about the result.

[@fahadfazli]

Im a die Pakistan Cricket supporter but you just want Key to do well. The way he speaks, his ideas and importantly the honesty he brings to the table is what you expect would carry him through! Wont be easy since Eng doesnt have bsst of test sides at the minute but I dont know, I just think he has enough acumen to do a decent job for Eng!

[@paulrichardson9843]

I hope so because he always seems genuine. It would have been very easy for him to keep his lucrative and no stress Sky job, but he is sticking his neck out to try to improve England's fortunes.

[@richardhill5792]

He seemed to answer his own question about who selects the team. A group of people who can debate the team then vote. Why look any further than his old colleagues, former England captains Atherton and Hussain along with Stokes and himself. Atherton and Hussain have both basically been in the job before and watch every single England game. They could be part-time appointments.

[@sticksman1979]

Rob is the 🔑!

[@anshulpunetha3080]

Key, Atherton and Hussain - English cricket's Three Wise Men.

[@Bavdingo]

Rob Key is an excellent choice. Balanced approach, so pragmatic. He'll be great for the English game.

[@oliverheard4415]

Rob Key sounds like Nasser Husain. Nasser Husain sounds like Rob Key.

[@alexpheasants]

Rob comes across down to earth and common sense, thank goodness in todays world of insanity and wokeness. Best of luck to you Rob!

[@robertmason6366]

Rob Key oozes wisdom. All though he didn't fulfil his potential with England as a player, I do think he will excel as director. Now go and get Ricky Ponting!

[@Shivian124]

I don't think Punter wants one of these jobs.

[@asleandere8852]

I certainly agree that Rob Key has authority on the subject and may have the correct, forensic approach to decision making. We shall see, but I agree, a good appointment, to follow Strauss, the outstanding candidate in his position, really. So question, Rob: based on early season form, a certain Sir Alistair Cook nearing the top of the run charts, seen three centuries of his within a month. An England recall for Chef? Goodness knows, we need some stability in our test team opening partnership

[@peternagy-im4be]

Yeah start bringing back retired players like Cook. More backwards thinking.

[@simonmdoyle2426]

gotta admit, not a Key fan at all, did think there was such a lack of alternatives that he got the job. However, listening to this, I've changed my opinion, really hope it goes well.........let's face it, can't be worse on the Test front, which for me is more important....probably in a minority now!

[@lyrialrs6508]

Yes Rob you legend

[@mikeywilson2329]

Gonna miss him off Sky me. His willingness to answer the question here is refreshing

[@michaelfeast9869]

He's got the power. Use it wisely mate because you're reputation is on the line. Good luck......

[@ImAmadHawksSupporter]

Lucky i can save the vodcast videos on KZbin where they picked teams and its going to be sad not having nasser and rob doing the vodcast things

[@mcmcnair97]

Respect to Key for so far sticking to being himself, hope being on the inside of an awful organisation like the ECB doesn't wear him down

[@ollieclarke285]

The real reason key became managing director was for them free hundred tickets 😂😂

[@HimanshuSingh-sn8yw]

Rob Key is unrecognisable.. gosh he's shed some! Did he do this for his new role.

[@AjayPatel-so8zs]

Had some health issues which gave him a wake up call

[@user-cx9gq2ud6t]

If Broad and Foakes played every test in the ashes, it would have been a lot closer. I was so happy as an Aussie to see no Broad in the first test.

[@Charlie-ec5nh]

Selection should be 3 man board of head selector coach and captain with head-selector with majority vote

[@srini1635]

Key would have had Warnie coaching England. Case of what might have been. Rip king

[@oceanwaves657]

Anyway, Chris silverwood's rest and rotate (inform star players) policy cost England test team badly and root captaincy too.

[@sarthakray00]

Hope you search this - I enjoy a lot listening you Rob Key 😃 There you go ..

[@sanishshrestha6454]

Root was in Lara mode for last 2 years. Scored runs, captained the side but lost. Glad that Rob recognised the massive contribution Root has made under crisis.

[@giriGcp]

Best wishes for the way you likto take. We all hope it will make world cricket even more competitive. Specially real cricket 🏏.