The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced that Mark Ramprakash has been appointed as England's new batting coach.
The 45-year-old, who played for Middlesex and Surrey at county level, has succeeded Graham Gooch in the role after spending two years with the England coaching structure.
Ramprakash is expected to join up with head coach Peter Moores and the team for the upcoming one-day series against Sri Lanka and next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
"I am hugely excited to have been appointed England batting coach and am looking forward to building on the relationships I have established during the summer," said Ramprakash.
"I will draw on my 25 years of experience as a cricketer but also am open to learning all the time. I feel we have a very exciting group of players and am relishing the opportunity to continue working with them."
Managing director Paul Downton added: "I am delighted to have appointed Mark as England Batting Coach. During his time with both England Lions and the senior teams he has proved a valuable addition to the coaching group.
"Mark has formed excellent relationships with players and a strong partnership with Peter Moores and the management team and I have no doubt he will continue to have a positive impact as we begin an exciting winter of cricket."
Ramprakash played 52 Tests and 18 ODIs for England during an 11-year international career.
Danielle Joynson
