England names Silverwood as head cricket coach


England has named Chris Silverwood as their new head coach to replace Trevor Bayliss, who stepped down last month at the end of his contract.

The 44-year-old has spent the past two years serving as fast bowling coach under Bayliss.

Silverwood's first competitive series will be England's tour of New Zealand, which includes a five-match Twenty20 series starting in November and two Tests against the Black Caps.