England's Stuart Broad is gearing up to "go to battle" with long-time adversary David Warner in the Ashes, admitting he cannot kick his addiction to Test cricket.
Australian batter Usman Khawaja will arrive on English shores with an attitude adjustment despite his mountain of runs.
Jofra Archer has been left "distraught" after yet another injury nightmare saw him ruled out of England's entire Ashes summer with a new stress fracture in his right elbow.
Ben Foakes has been dropped for England's one-off Test against Ireland at Lord's next month, paving the way for Jonny Bairstow's return as wicketkeeper ahead of the Ashes.
Reece Topley admits he felt "alienated" from England's T20 World Cup success after being ruled out on the eve of the tournament but he is now targeting a place in the 2023 World Cup squad.
Andrew Strauss will leave his role as strategic adviser to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after his suggested reforms to the cricketing calendar failed to win favour among counties.