article_snippet.sent: Paul Downton dismissal as managing director may be the big talking point in English cricket but focus has already shifted to the start of the County Championship season.
article_snippet.sent: Downton's sacking on Wednesday has paved the way for the 34-year-old to return to the international set-up having been controversially axed by the former managing director in 2014.
highlights_snippet.sent: Paul Downton dismissal as managing director has opened door .