England one-day batsman Owais Shah has signed a new long-term contract with Middlesex.
Owais Shah is hoping his elevation to number three in the one-day side will result in a sharp increase in his batting average.
England players have been told by ICC officials they will receive a "presidential" level of security for the Champions Trophy.
Owais Shah attributes Middlesex's Twenty20 Cup win to their focus on silverware above cash.
Owais Shah instends to give the England selectors a timely reminder of his abilities on Twenty20 Finals Day.
Kevin Pietersen's debut as England captain ended in defeat as New Zealand secured the NatWest Series with a 51-run victory at Lord's.
The controversial run-out of Grant Elliott did not prevent New Zealand winning the fourth ODI by one wicket off the last ball.
Owais Shah is determined not to become tagged as a one-day specialist, declaring he is still "desperate" to play Test cricket.
Kevin Pietersen took three wickets and hit 43 on his Twenty20 Cup debut but Hampshire still lost against Middlesex.
Middlesex completed victory by an innings and eight runs on the final afternoon against Essex at Lord's.
Middlesex are without influential batsman Owais Shah for their LV County Championship clash with Essex at Chelmsford.
England batsman Owais Shah admits the prospect of playing in the Indian Premier League is attractive.
Owais Shah remained cautious about his prospects of securing a place in England's side for the first Test against New Zealand.
Owais Shah pushed his claims for a slot in England's Test side as he made 96 against an Invitational XI in Dunedin.
Owais Shah says England must come to terms with conditions in New Zealand if they are to turn around the ODI series.
Owais Shah insists he must stay professional if he is to win a spot in England's Test team.
Owais Shah is hoping to get the chance to transfer his one-day form into the Test arena on England's tour of New Zealand.
Nasser Hussain says England's selectors must be consistent in order for the team to fulfil its potential.
Bob Willis told Sky Sports News he was not surprised by Matt Prior's exclusion from the England squad.
Kevin Pietersen's return to form capped a successful build-up to the Test series in Sri Lanka, says England captain Michael Vaughan.
Martin van Jaarsveld took advantage of his rivals' inactivity to regain top spot in the PCA MVP race.
Bumble reflects on the Stanford Super Series announcement and deems it to be great for the game.
Dave Fulton explains how the ECB have missed out with their compromise on Twenty20 cricket.