On Wednesday, the former England cricketer Ed Smith to announce named as the new National Selector for the England men's senior teams according to reports, following the shake-up of the selection process announced by the ECB in March. According to the report, former England batsmen Ed Smith, who had played three Test matches for his side and scored 87 runs in just five innings and had a long county career with Kent and Middlesex. Ed Smith will replace James Whitaker who stood down following the restructure. The other current selectors, Nottinghamshire's Director of Cricket Mick Newell and Middlesex's Director of Cricket Angus Fraser, are also expected to vacate their positions.

Ed Smith, who represent 191 matches for Kent and Middlesex scoring 12789 with highest score of 213 runs at an average of over 40. Former England batmen Ed Smith will chair a three-person selection panel which will also include Head Coach Trevor Bayliss and a third independent England selector who Smith will personally appoint. The selection process will be aided by the appointment of around 12 scouts, including some for specific disciplines such as spin bowling or wicket-keeping, who will then report back to Smith's panel.

The decision to appoint Ed Smith, a former Middlesex captain, is a surprising one. The 41 year-old has only had one formal coaching or scouting role within the game - with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2016 - since his enforced retirement because of injury in 2008. He, though, has stayed in touch with the top level through his media roles, including Test Match Special. Smith also writes for The New Statesman on a range of topics.