Ian Bell to take over as Warwickshire’s captain after omission by England

• Bell was not included in England’s squad for the South Africa tour
• ‘I am very proud to be given the opportunity to lead this exciting squad’

Ian Bell is to be Warwickshire’s new captain. The five-times Ashes winner replaces Varun Chopra in charge at Edgbaston, at a time when his international future is far from certain.

Bell, 33, was a shock omission from England’s current Test squad in South Africa, where they have pulled off a series victory against the world’s No1 team.

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