Writing in The Independent, the former England seamer turned journalist Angus Fraser explains why he accepted an invitation to join the Schofield Committee that investigated the failings of England's cricket team in the Ashes and World Cup, despite disapproval of his decision from some quarters.

"I agreed because I wanted to help. It would have been easy to say no, but I felt that it would be wrong for me to sit back in the safety of the press box and pour scorn on what was taking place when I had been given the chance to do something to improve the situation."