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On Monday morning, Tony Frost will be re-joining the Bears squad in their pre-season training for the 2008 season. Frost made his Warwickshire debut in 1997 and has been working on the groundstaff since retiring from the first class cricket at the end of the 2006 season.

Tony was approached by Ashley Giles, Director of Cricket, about returning to the fold after the announcement that Tim Ambrose had been selected for the England tour to New Zealand. Giles commented, “Tony ticks all the boxes and can provide good cover should Tim be away for prolonged spells with England. He is an experienced, capped player who is an accomplished batter and like for like replacement.”

“As a Club we want to be positive and support our younger players and we feel that Richard Johnson would benefit from more matches with the second XI before being thrust into first team cricket. Tim’s position in the England set-up is not guaranteed but until we know more about his long-term commitments we now have an experienced and committed replacement for what is such a crucial position in the side.”

Frost is delighted with the call-up,” It was a surprise to be having the conversation but it didn’t take me long to accept the offer. I have enjoyed working with the Groundstaff and learning the other side of the game but I loved my time with the Bears and I can’t wait to get back with the team and playing. I spent all last season with Knowle and Dorridge so I have been keeping my eye in and look forward to extending my career at Edgbaston.”

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Essex all-rounder Ravinder Bopara has set his sights on an England recall after being omitted from the Test squad for the series in New Zealand in March.

Bopara was selected for all three Tests in Sri Lanka last month but was unable to make a sufficient impression to retain his spot for the upcoming tour.

The 22-year-old has been selected for the one-day squad for the five-ODI series against New Zealand in February.

Speaking at the press conference to announce the touring sides, Chairman of Selectors David Graveney said:

“It was a hard call on Ravi, who I have spoken to. He still retains his position in the one-day squad. He’s an immense talent and he’ll play a huge part in the future.”

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Warwickshire CCC have completed the signing of Sanath Jayasuriya for the Twenty20 competition next season.

Jayasuriya has been a stalwart of Sri Lankan cricket for over 18 years since making his One Day International debut against Australia in 1989. A veteran of 110 Tests, Sanath announced his retirement from Test Cricket at the end of the 1st Test in Sri Lanka but will continue to represent his county in the One Day Internationals. In Limited Overs cricket he has amassed over 11,000 runs and taken 307 wickets.

Director of Cricket, Ashley Giles, is excited by the signing, “Sanath has vast experience in all forms of cricket but especially the one day format. He will be a great man for the younger members of our squad to learn from and his knowledge of the game will be crucial in the Twenty20 format of the game. I am looking forward to working with him next summer.”

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