Brook added to England squad for New Zealand ODI sequence

Sep 06, 2023 at 4:42 PM

arry Brook has been added to England’s squad for the upcoming ODI sequence in opposition to New Zealand and named in an experimental group to face Ireland later this month, because the defending champions contemplate rejigging their World Cup plans to accommodate the in-form batter.

Brook was controversially omitted of the provisional 15-man squad for the match final month and, because of this, was not because of function in opposition to New Zealand, with Jos Buttler and Matthew Mott wanting to make use of a run of 4 matches to fine-tune forward of the match in India.

However, the 24-year-old has since showcased his nice type in each the Hundred and the T20 sequence in opposition to New Zealand, resulting in widespread requires a rethink of his exclusion. Mott harassed following final night time’s Fourth T20 defeat to the Black Caps at Trent Bridge that the door to a late World Cup call-up stays ajar and whereas there are not any ensures but that Brook will earn a seat on the flight to India, he’s set for an extra likelihood to state his case when becoming a member of up with the 50-over facet forward of Friday’s sequence opener in Cardiff.

England have additionally named a 13-man squad for the three-match ODI sequence in opposition to Ireland on the again finish of the month, with Brook once more included and Test opener Zak Crawley set to captain.

None of the 15 gamers named within the provisional World Cup squad are concerned, however Surrey’s Jamie Smith, Derbyshire’s George Scrimshaw and Sam Hain of Warwickshire all obtain their first senior call-ups.

Seamer Brydon Carse, who like Brook was known as up late as cowl for the New Zealand sequence however just isn’t at present a part of the World Cup squad, can be included, as is teenager spinner Rehan Ahmed, who took two wickets on his residence debut in Nottingham final night time and has been touted for a potential place as a World Cup reserve.