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Carberry ruled out of EPP party

Hampshire’s Michael Carberry has been ruled out of the England Performance Programme squad for medical reasons. He is currently receiving treatment for blood clots and shortness of breath.

Briggs keen to kick on

Chris Devine

Danny Briggs enjoyed a wonderful breakthrough year in 2010, but the 19-year-old spinner insists he will not be resting on his laurels in Australia with the England Performance Programme squad.

Woakes eager to impress Down Under

Chris Devine

Chris Woakes is looking forward to putting himself “in the shop window” on the England Performance Programme’s tour of Australia. The squad fly out to Brisbane on Friday to support the Ashes squad.

EPP quartet take Compton awards

Four members of the England Performance Programme squad, including Ben Stokes, have received the Denis Compton award for the most promising player at their respective counties.

Stokes quick to make his mark

Chris Devine

Ben Stokes admits he did not expect to make such a significant impression in his first full season with Durham. The teenager travels to Australia this winter with the England Performance Programme.

England Ashes plans take hi-tech turn

Justin Goulding

Watching Steven Davies clip a virtual Mitchell Johnson nonchalantly off his pads, it was hard not to let the mind wander towards Brisbane. It marked the unveiling of the ECB's new ProBatter tool.

Thorpe named new lead batting coach

The ECB has announced the appointment of Graham Thorpe as national lead batting coach. The former England and Surrey batsman will take over from Dene Hills, who leaves the post next month.

EPP a second honeymoon for Hildreth

Rob Barnett

‘Bridesmaids’ is not a term that sits easily with Somerset. It remains a theme for James Hildreth, who is tying the knot this month. The England Performance Programme follows his honeymoon.

Bopara treads Pietersen's path

Ravi Bopara will join England team-mate Kevin Pietersen at South African club KwaZulu-Natal Dolphins this winter. The Essex all-rounder is set to feature in the domestic limited-overs series.

Chambers thrilled by EPP selection

Chris Devine

Essex fast bowler Maurice Chambers admits his call-up to the England Performance Programme squad for the tour of Australia came as a surprise.