Steven Finn already feels closer to England recognition than ever before - now the Middlesex and Lions fast bowler is targeting a sustained year of wicket-taking in order to make the next step.
Michael Carberry will not be content with a Test debut this winter. He is determined to force his way into England’s limited-overs set-up too, starting with the Lions' tour of the United Arab Emirates.
The ECB has confirmed that Mark Benson has been offered a first-class umpire contract for the 2010 domestic season. He will return to the county game after a four-year spell at international level.
Wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has been dropped from the Pakistan squad for the two Twenty20 internationals against England in Dubai later this month. Shoaib Malik is retained as captain.
England Lions arrive in Dubai with the motivation of fighting for a place in England’s World Twenty20 squad featuring prominently in their minds. Five Twenty20 matches await Andrew Gale's side.
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