he was recalled to the england team for the final test of the 1993 ashes series. with australia already 4–0 up it was a dead rubber, but he produced his first substantial innings for england by scoring 64 to help the team grab a consolation victory. this booked him a place on the subsequent tour of the west indies. however, another string of low scores meant he was dropped and out of the selectors' plans. ramprakash was not selected in the touring party for the 1994–95 ashes series, but was chosen as vice-captain for the england a tour to india. however, an injury to graeme hick meant that he was flown out to play in the final ashes test, scoring a useful 72. he was in and out of the england team over the next few years, never assured of selection but still scoring very heavily for middlesex.