Mickey Arthur has been sacked as Australia coach just a fortnight from the Ashes series in England.

The South African's contract was due to conclude at the end of the 2015 Cricket World Cup, but Cricket Australia met with Arthur yesterday to relieve him of his duties. Cricket Australia is set to host a press conference at 9:00pm (AEST) on Monday in Bristol where CEO James Sutherland will announce details of a new coaching structure.Arthur's replacement is unconfirmed, but former Queensland Bulls coach Darren Lehmann has been tipped as a possible successor, having this month coached Australia A to wins in England.