Kirtley and Gidman are heading to Bangladesh

Sussex's Kirtley, 32, who played four Tests for the senior side in 2003, replaces Kent's Danish-born fast bowler Amjad Khan, who has a knee injury.

Gidman, 25, from Gloucestershire, comes in for Essex all-rounder Ravi Bopara, who was last week named in England's World Cup squad.

Chairman of selectors David Graveney said: "This is a great opportunity."

Graveney added:�"We are particularly disappointed for Amjad Khan because he had only recently qualified to play for England and we hope that he makes a speedy recovery."

England A are playing five matches against Bangladesh A.