England hire 2005 Ashes bowling coach Troy Cooley as consultant for Australia series

Australian Troy Cooley has returned to work with the England team as a consultant bowling coach ahead of the Ashes series which starts next month in Brisbane.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have confirmed the appointment of Troy Cooley as consultant pace bowling coach for the touring party's preparation ahead of the Ashes Test series starting next month.

Cooley was bowling coach for England when they won the Ashes in 2005 after a drought of nearly 20 years. However, he went on to coach Australia's bowlers, having not had his contract extended by the ECB.