Champions Trophy: Rehan Ahmed to join England squad as replacement for injured Brydon Carse

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 24, 2025, 22:57 IST

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England has replaced injured fast bowler Brydon Carse with 19-year-old leg-spinning all-rounder Rehan Ahmed for the Champions Trophy 2025. Carse struggled with a persistent blister on his left foot. Ahmed’s inclusion adds a spin-bowling option, as England aims to recuperate from their opening defeat to Australia ahead of their match against Afghanistan.

Champions Trophy: Rehan Ahmed to join England squad as replacement for injured Brydon Carse

England's Rehan Ahmed (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

NEW DELHI: England have made a strategic change to their squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, replacing injured fast bowler Brydon Carse with the young leg-spinning all-rounder Rehan Ahmed.
The ICC Event Technical Committee has officially approved this replacement ahead of England's crucial group-stage matches.
Carse, aged 29, featured in England's tournament opener against Australia, where the defending champions successfully chased down a challenging target, handing Jos Buttler's side a five-wicket defeat.
However, Carse has been hampered by a persistent blister on his left foot, severely impacting his ability to bowl effectively. His injury worsened after the opening match, forcing him to miss England's training session at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday.

Recognising the potential impact on Carse's availability for the remainder of the tournament, the team management decided to bring in Ahmed as a replacement.
The 19-year-old leg-spinner has already represented England in six ODIs and is regarded as a promising talent within the national setup. His inclusion adds a fresh spin-bowling option to England's squad, providing more variety alongside Adil Rashid.
With qualification for the semi-finals at stake, England may also consider making additional changes to their playing XI.
Jamie Overton, who was left out of the first game, could now be in contention for a spot in the next match against Afghanistan as England look to recover from their opening defeat.
The approval of squad replacements in ICC tournaments is overseen by the Event Technical Committee, which consists of ICC officials, representatives from the host nation, and an independent former international cricketer.
As England prepare for their next group match against Afghanistan on Wednesday, the inclusion of Ahmed adds a new dimension to their bowling attack, potentially providing the necessary impetus to bounce back from their opening loss.

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