David Saker has been appointed as England's fast-bowling coach for the upcoming Ashes series, reprising a role he has held regularly over the last 15 years.

Saker's appointment comes with confirmation that Tim Southee , England's current fast-bowling coach, will leave the squad after the first Test in Perth to play in the ILT20.

Saker and Southee will work together for the warm-up fixture against the Lions in Perth as well as the opening Test, before Saker will take on the role himself. It has also been confirmed that Paul Collingwood, who has been absent from the coaching staff across the summer due to personal reasons, will not be part of the touring party. The rest of the support staff remains unchanged.

Saker has long been a coach that England have turned to. He was the fast-bo

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