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England have reached the final interview stage for their new national selector position, with candidates set to face the panel this week following Luke Wright's departure.

Former England selector Ed Smith has been appointed to the ECB board as a non-executive director, returning to cricket governance following England's disappointing Ashes campaign.

Ed Smith, the former England selector who oversaw the 2019 World Cup triumph, has been appointed to the ECB board as a non-executive director.

The ECB is set to review controversial replacement player regulations at the end of the first block of County Championship fixtures following criticism from coaches and players.

ECB chief executive Richard Gould has reaffirmed his backing for Rob Key and Brendon McCullum despite mounting criticism from recently dropped England players.

Northamptonshire's Darren Lehmann has criticised the ECB's disconnect with county cricket, highlighting how England players rarely feature in domestic matches.