Fletcher wins coaching award

Duncan Fletcher has won the John Bromley Medal after being named Male Coach of the Year at a gala ceremony in London. The sport coach UK judging panel, chaired by Ian McGeechan, the Wasps director of rugby, rewarded Fletcher for his role in England's Ashes victory.

Troy Cooley, England's bowling coach, was also honoured as one of seven recipients of the Mussabini Medal, which is awarded to coaches who have demonstrated outstanding success on the world stage. Cooley has had a huge role in the development of Steve Harmison, Andrew Flintoff, Simon Jones and Matthew Hoggard into one of the leading attacks in the world.

Fletcher was quick to talk of the team effort behind England's success: "This honour is not just for me but for all the management team who helped make this such a memorable summer for cricket in England and Wales. It is always rewarding when your efforts are recognised, but again I must stress the role that everyone played from players to management in winning the Ashes Series this summer."

The England team and players are expected to dominate the sports awards season this year, with Flintoff odds on to be named BBC Sports Personality of the Year.