England's Brydon Carse set to miss must-win Afghanistan clash
The 29-year-old pacer, who played in England’s opening five-wicket defeat to Australia, has been struggling with a blister on his left foot, raising concerns about his availability for the rest of the tournament
11:45 PM Feb 24, 2025 IST
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Lahore, Feb 24: England’s Champions Trophy campaign has hit an early roadblock, with fast bowler Brydon Carse set to miss their crucial Group B encounter against Afghanistan on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old pacer, who played in England’s opening five-wicket defeat to Australia, has been struggling with a blister on his left foot, raising concerns about his availability for the rest of the tournament.
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Carse sat out of England’s training session at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday, forcing the team management into a late selection dilemma. With just three group-stage games to secure a semi-final berth, England are considering handing Jamie Overton a spot in the playing XI.
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