Charlotte Edwards, the Grand Dame of England Women's cricket, had just been confirmed by the ECB's media machine as their incoming head coach, and the fact that this was a surprise to literally no-one present was another reason to wonder why they couldn't just let the planned event play out without distraction,

Charlotte Edwards has been appointed England head coach following the sacking of Jon Lewis after the 16-0 Women’s Ashes whitewash in Australia. A lengthy England and Wales Cricket Board review was mandated in the aftermath of the chastening defeat by Australia, with the decision made to replace both the captain, Heather Knight, and head coach.