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Mark Ramprakash dropped from England coaching team ahead of Ashes


Mark Ramprakash broke the news on twitter (Picture: Getty)

Mark Ramprakash has been dropped from the England set-up, with Graham Thorpe in line to succeed as the team’s main batting coach.

Ramprakash, who played more than 50 Test matches for England, first joined England’s coaching team in 2014.

But he will leave the role ahead of this summer’s Ashes series.

The Surrey legend tweeted the news shortly before the second Twenty20 international between England and West Indies in St Kitts.

Graham Thorpe is expected to be named the new main batting coach (Picture: Getty)

‘I’ve just been informed that I will not be involved in the Ashes series,’ the 49-year-old said.

‘It’s been a huge privilege to support the team over the last 5 years. Id like to wish all the staff & players the very best of luck for the future.’

England will attempt to reclaim the urn on home soil this summer after Australia’s 4-0 victory in the 2017-18 series.

The first Ashes Test will be held at Edgbaston on August 1.

Fellow Surrey legend Thorpe, also 49, is expected to be named England’s new main batting coach.





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