Paul Farbrace: England's approach to testing cricket is 'fantastic', says ex-assistant boss

Offensive statement in Rawalpindi gave England top of first series in Pakistan since 2005.

"You could come in and say it's really hard, flat ground, we'll play for a draw," Farbrace told BBC Radio Sussex.

"If you take that attitude towards the sport, I think it's pretty pointless - what England are doing is fantastic."< /p>

Farbrace, who took over as head coach at Sussex last week after stepping down as sporting director at Warwickshire over the summer, was part of England's coaching staff for five years, from 2014 to 2019.

"I was part of the team one day when we said enough was enough - we don't win, we don't produce players to play international cricket at the highest level, we have to change the way we play,” he added.

"We have changed the way we play - and in doing so, the world has changed the way they play white-ball cricket."

Robinson "will get no favors"

Farbrace's appointment at Hove means he will take charge of his stepson Ollie Robinson - the Sussex fast bowler who took 4- 50 in Pakistan's second leg to help England to their momentous victory on Monday.

Although the 55-year-old knows their time together will be limited due to international duties Sailor's ow, he hopes to tap into Robinson's experiences with the New England setup.

" J hope he doesn't play too many games for us - hope he continues to play for England and continues to perform well in Test match cricket," Farbrace added.

"But when he is available, I expect him to be here, setting a good example and showing why he is a player of English cricket.

"In Warwickshire when we had [Dom] Sibley, [Olly] Stone, [Chris] Woakes - when they were back in the dressing room, I wanted them there, speaking of playing for England.