The Kent batsman last played Test cricket in 2005 but good form for Kent, including 90 against Northamptonshire on Tuesday, has helped his cause.

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The Australian-born 37-year-old qualified as a British citizen in 2005 having played county cricket with Essex and Lancashire for more than 10 years.

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The 31-year-old, who took over from Brian Lara in March 2005, informed the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) of his intentions in a letter.

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