Smith was in charge for three yearsHead coach Chris Silverwood to pick all three squadsEd Smith has been stood down as England’s national selector after three years in the role, following a restructure that ends selection by committee and hands Chris Silverwood, the men’s head coach, full control of choosing squads.
Announcing the news in a statement on Tuesday evening, Ashley Giles, the managing director of
England men’s
Cricket, cited the need for “greater lines of accountability” and advances in technology that make the need for a panel redundant.