The England and Wales Cricket Board are awaiting the verdict of a review of the Ashes and World Cup failures before making a full-time appointment.

BBC: Fletcher to quit after World Cup

The two parties agreed a formula for his recuperation in time for a possible return in time for the 2009 Ashes, involving a period of rest followed by low-profile opportunities to rediscover his best form with England's performance squad.

BBC: Vaughan misses out on tour place

On the field, the England women's cricket captain guided her side to glory at the World Cup for only the second time, the World Twenty20 trophy, the retention of the Ashes and a 4-0 defeat of Australia in the NatWest Series to complete an unprecedented year of success.

BBC: Charlotte Edwards eyes England women's next chapter