Mark Ramprakash sacked as England batting coach

Mark Ramprakash, the England batting coach, has revealed he won't be part of the Ashes later this year. The former England batsman made the announcement on Twitter on Friday (March 8).

"I've just been informed that I will not be involved in the Ashes series. It's been a huge privilege to support the team over the last five years. I'd like to wish all the staff and players the very best of luck for the future," Ramprakash tweeted shortly before the start of the second T20I between England and Windies.

ECB later released a statement confirming the same. "We will finalise the coaching set-up for the Ashes in the next couple of weeks. Mark Ramprakash will not be part of the coaching set-up for the Ashes," the statement read.