Former England batter Ian Bell has reportedly emerged as a contender to become Test national selector, with new Managing Director of Men's Cricket Rob Key set to restore a role that his predecessor Ashley Giles scrapped.
Bell played a total of 118 Test matches for England, scoring 7,727 at an average of 42.69, and only retired from playing two years ago. Since hanging up his boots, Bell has moved into coaching, enjoying spells with the England Under-19s, Birmingham Phoenix, Hobart Hurricanes and Derbyshire.
The 40-year-old recently outlined his ambitions to coach in international cricket, but a report from the Daily Mail claims he could become England's new Test national selector. England abolished the role last year, with Giles axing Ed Smith and giving then head coach Chris Silverwood control of selection.
