When Mickey Arthur was sacked 16 days before the start of the 2013 Ashes series in England, few would have predicted the shallow signs of what would become of Australia under Darren Lehmann. With some noticeable progress, despite a 3-0 series defeat, the Aussies haven’t really looked back.

Improving their one-day play and proving the team to beat with home advantage in this year’s World Cup, the distasteful ridding of a well-liked coach paved the way for a return to the good times.

Sound familiar?

Friday’s TCP will have all the latest from the England camp as well as in-depth coverage from another fascinating week in the County Championship, plus the usual features, gossip, exclusives and much, much more…

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in tomorrow’s TCP…

In this week’s TCP:

Peter Hayter reveals the moment he knew England’s young guns were ready to lead the ODI charge
Paul Nixon’s in confident mood ahead of the Ashes but is desperate for Gary Ballance to find some form
The first of a two-part feature from Peter Hayter looking back at the unforgettable 2005 Ashes with views from Flintoff, Vaughan and Harmison
Alan Lee has been to Henley CC for his latest Homes of Cricket feature – and was certainly impressed
Ollie Robinson admits he’s a lucky lad after a fresh start at Sussex and is determined to repay their faith
All the latest news, views and action from another fascinating round of LV Championship matches
Oliver Hannon-Dalby is revelling in his role as Birmingham Bears ‘death’ bowler and can’t wait to play alongside a certain Brendon McCullum
Johann Myburgh has had big boots to fill for Somerset – he tells us what it’s like to replace Chris Gayle at the top of the order
Billy Root’s showing no sign of slowing his run scoring down and caused quite a stir at Lord’s this week
Herefordshire’s Ed Pollock has had quite a week, we round up all of the Unicorns Minor Counties action
There’s the latest from across the country in our in-depth club scene, including a ten-for for Welwyn Garden City’s Scott Walter