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The absence of big hitters, Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff aside, meant the orthodox approach of the likes of Michael Vaughan, Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell was exposed.
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But several cabinet ministers, including Theresa May, Michael Gove and Andrew Lansley, are said to be against the plan, meaning it is now unlikely to feature in the Queen's Speech.
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There is precedent for England players being allowed to put family matters first, with Michael Vaughan, Andrew Flintoff, Andrew Strauss and Matt Prior all returning home from tours in recent years.
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