Former Australian coach john Buchanan who guided Australia to a whitewash in the last Ashes has revealed that he has shared the secrets of his long association with Ricky Ponting's men to the England’s coach Andy flower which could be used in the home team's advantage in the Ashes beginning on July 8.

Buchanan has arrived in England after agreeing to an England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) deal to work as a coaching consultant.
"I provided (Flower) with some of my thoughts. I've been keeping a bit of a gaze on the Ashes build-up from a far and passed on a few things I've picked up as an observer now removed from the team," Buchanan said.

"We also talked about England's trip to Belgium, which was something I took a fair bit of interest in. It was good to catch up with him briefly, and was just one of quite a few things I am looking to accomplish on this trip," he added.