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Hoggard, along with Steve Harmison, paid the price for a poor display in the first Test defeat in Hamilton, but Regan believes the fast bowler will be back in the near future.

He told BBC Radio Leeds: "I don't think it's the end of Hoggy's international career. He's a resilient character and I think he'll come back and prove himself.

"The performance by England demanded change and Hoggy's been the fall guy, I feel very sorry for him.

I don't particularly think that James Anderson or Steve Harmison, or indeed any of the strike bowlers, are significantly stronger than Hoggy to command a place, but the selectors have made that decision."

Regan, though, admits that Hoggard's exclusion from the squad could work to Yorkshire's benefit.

"If anything, it could prove to be a blessing for Yorkshire, because we may see more of him playing next season and, if that's the case, he'll have a point to prove," he added.