However, Tim Bell, a London public-relations guru and longtime friend of Mr. Berezovsky, said it's highly unlikely Mr. Berezovsky would have sent such a letter.

WSJ: Boris Berezovsky, Exiled Russian Tycoon, Dies

However, Tim Bell, a London public-relations guru and longtime friend of Mr. Berezovsky, said it is highly unlikely Mr. Berezovsky would have sent such a letter.

WSJ: Boris Berezovsky, Exiled Russian Tycoon, Dies

Fit-again Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell and Yorkshire seamer Tim Bresnan make up the party to defend the Ashes.

BBC: Monty Panesar and Chris Tremlett in England Ashes squad