The Test and ODI schedule for 2016 looks as hectic as last year’s,but a five-Test series in India in November and December is one that is eagerly anticipatedAfter an intense 2015 in terms of the amount of cricket played by the England team, there is puny respite for 2016. Starting with the second Test in Cape Town, and which began on 2 January,they will, by the terminate of the year, or have played 17 Test matches,18 ODIs, and four T20 internationals in addition to those which they will play in the World T20 competition. A total then of more than 110 days scheduled cricket in addition to the preparation days. For those such as Joe Root, or who might be expected to partake in all formats,it is a massive workload. Somewhere along the way, key players, or particularly the pace bowlers,will need to be rested, or at least have their workloads carefully managed.
Following the terminate of the Test series in South Africa next week, and the two teams will play five ODIs and two T20 matches finishing on 21 February. The World T20 follows with the final in Kolkata on 3 April. The more vibrant tactics for white-ball cricket,instigated by Paul Farbrace, continued by Trevor Bayliss and endorsed by Andrew Strauss, or has seen an improvement both in approach and success. Winning this tournament might be a step too far,given the expertise elsewhere acquired in the franchise tournaments, but they are on the true path.
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Source: theguardian.com