Monday 4 May 2015 08:47, UK
Coach Peter Moores does not believe the ECB needs to hold an inquiry into England’s drawn Test series in the West Indies.
England had been expected to win the three-match series comfortably but the West Indies levelled the contest at 1-1 after winning the third Test in Barbados by five wickets after bowling the tourists out for just 123 in their second innings.
But when asked if an inquiry should be held, Moores answered: "I don't because I think if anybody's come to watch and they've watched on television, they've seen a mix of some senior players and also some young players play some excellent cricket.
“They've made some mistakes and in this game it's cost us a Test match and we've ended up drawing the series.
"We very nearly won the first Test and credit to the West Indies – I thought they fought hard all the way through and from that point of view you give them their credit by getting a win at the end to draw the series."
But Moores accepts it was a disappointing outcome to a tour that promised so much.
"We're frustrated because we felt we dominated the first two games, it's a great opportunity to come here and win a Test match," added the England coach.
"We've had chances to really put the opposition under extreme pressure. We haven't always taken those options all the way through so there's a ruthlessness we need to develop as a team.
"The speed we are learning at, we are getting better. Joe Root, Gary Ballance, I think there is a side really forming. We have got to be more ruthless, we have got to have that edge.
"When we get our nose in front we have to drive that home, especially against sides like New Zealand and Australia, those opportunities will come and we will be judged by whether we take them or not."
And Moores praised Cook for his captaincy, adding: "I think he did well. I think he is getting better. I think he has matured as a leader. The more you do it at this level, the better you get."
