Monty Panesar faces sack at Sussex and race against time to find new county to keep England hopes alive It will almost certainly cost Panesar a place in the England squad for the final Ashes Test at the Oval, a venue where the selectors may feel they need two spinners after a dry, hot summer. Panesar would need to be playing cricket to be considered for the squad but out of respect to Sussex, who are building a disciplinary case, England have decided not to consider him for this week's Lions match against Australia. The squad is due to be announced on Monday. A return to Northamptonshire is thought to be the preferred route for Panesar as he looks to rebuild a career that is at a crossroads. He would be closer to his family in Luton if he returns to the club he left in 2009 and formal talks will begin once his situation at Sussex is sorted out.