The saga around the English cricket team selections for the 3rd test match against South Africa is a prime example of what not to do when trying to inspire confidence in your ability to coach and manage a team.
Being at the top of the coaching game in any sport is tough - but being indecisive and failing to back your selections is like committing coaching suicide.
England spent the entire second test chasing leather with a thoroughly inadequete bowling attack. The decision was then made to recall Steve Harmison to try and give some firepower to the Poms.
The selectors then made a complete turnaround, as some former players questioned the appropriateness of selecting Harmison due to his poor form against SA and his general iffy attitude.
The selectors should either have gone with their gut and said "Yes we have confidence in Steve" or not selected him at all. By changing their decision they are sowing the seeds of indecision. Armchair fans might have their opinions on the make-up of the side - but at the end of the day it comes down to the playing squad to know that their management have faith in them....
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