Published: Mar 12, 2015, 08:56 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 12, 2015, 08:56 PM (IST)
Sydney: As they head to a dead rubber on Friday, Afghanistan coach Andy Moles on Thursday expressed his sympathy for Peter Moores, saying the England coach was let down by his players during their disastrous cricket World Cup campaign. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: POINTS TABLE
Even though he would want to inflict more pain on Moores come Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Moles said he feels sorry for Moores, as he believes it is always the players’ job to bring in the desired results. Top 10 batsmen in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
“I hear the criticism of Peter. But as a coach, I feel sorry for him. We do what we can. But ultimately when they cross the line, the players have to do the job,” Moles was quoted as saying by espncricinfo. Top 10 bowlers in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
“The players have just underperformed. It just looked to me as if the players have let themselves down, and importantly, let the coach down.” ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: SCHEDULE & MATCH DETAILS
Moles said blaming the players, however, does not necessarily mean Moores can walk away scot free.
“That’s not to say that Peter’s place won’t come up under scrutiny. But I feel sorry for him. He’s obviously worked hard, and I hear from the players that they feel that they’ve let him and other people down,” he said. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Pool-wise Team Standings
The 54-year-old said winning a game requires collective effort but suggested England should not rush to make changes after the debacle. Top 10 fielders in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
“It’s a collective thing. The coach doesn’t win, the players don’t win. Everybody has to take collective ability.” Top 10 wicketkeepers in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
“Really, they need to have a look at themselves and there obviously need to be some changes. But I think the big thing is not to rush into anything. They need to take stock,” added Moles. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage
