Gloucestershire captain Mark Alleyne has been given the honour of the England A captiancy by the England selectors.

He will guide the 15-man squad to Bangladesh and New Zealand this winter departing for Dhaka on October 17. After three weeks in Banglandesh they will travel to New Zealand for two Tests and three one-day internationals.

Alleyne earnt the captaincy after leading Gloucestershire to two trophies this season and he seems to be a popular choice. He is the only Gloucestershire representative in the side.