Adams: Moores ideal for duo

Peter Moores will get the best from Michael Vaughan and Andrew Flintoff © Getty Images

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Sussex captain Chris Adams believes his former coach Peter Moores will revive the fortunes of England duo Michael Vaughan and Andrew Flintoff.

Moores is preparing for his first assignment after taking over from Duncan Fletcher following the World Cup campaign.

Among his first tasks will be to coax the best out of captain Vaughan and star all-rounder Flintoff, both of whom underperformed in the Caribbean.

And Adams, who along with Moores led Sussex to their first County Championship title in 2003, is confident the new coach will reinvigorate the England dressing room.

Adams said: “I think they [Vaughan and Flintoff] are very lucky. They have had fabulous careers but have stuttered slightly lately.

Captain Vaughan will get all the help he needs from Moores

“But you don’t lose your talent overnight - perhaps you lose a bit of belief and focus.

“Peter is ideal for them. He is very adept at getting the best out of players.

“More than any other coach I have worked with, he is prepared to create time and give up time to encourage and help players who want it.

“It will not be a ‘softly’ approach all the time – he will be very forthright – but I think those two are very fortunate. He will give them the help and it could extend their careers.”

Adams created minor cricketing history on Sunday when he became the first player to refer an on-field official’s decision to the third umpire for reconsideration.

ECB are piloting a new scheme in selected Friends Provident Trophy games this season whereby each team can challenge three umpiring decisions.

Adams is eventually given out on Sunday against Somerset

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Adams tested the system in Sussex’s clash with Somerset at Taunton after being given out lbw by Jeremy Lloyds but the original decision was upheld. Adams was not happy.

He said: “When the idea was first mooted, I was against it and I did not particularly enjoy yesterday.

“I am still sceptical and for me questioning the umpire’s decisions goes against the grain.

“I don’t think it can be right and proper for the game to do this but we have said 100% we will give it a go.

“If we don’t try these things from a player’s point of view they are never going to get off the ground.

“I remain positive in terms of trying it but I am still to be convinced.”