Woakes’ Champions Trophy campaign is over
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England have been dealt a huge blow after it was confirmed that all-rounder Chris Woakes will play no further part in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
Stokes will play no part in the third ODI against South Africa
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England all-rounders Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes have all been rested for the third ODI against South Africa at Lord’s on Monday.
“To get the call telling me you are not in the squad for a tournament such as this was disappointing”
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England pace bowler Steven Finn has admitted that he was disappointed to be overlooked for the Champions Trophy in June.
“He’s still a young guy and [has] plenty of years to keep pushing for a place”
England national selector James Whitaker has admitted that pace bowler Steven Finn should consider himself unlucky not to be picked for the Champions Trophy.
Wood has not played international cricket since September last year
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England have recalled pace bowler Mark Wood into their squad for the Champions Trophy, which will be held in their backyard in June.
Willey will be sidelined until April
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England left-arm seamer David Willey has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies in the Caribbean next month after undergoing shoulder surgery.
It remains to be seen whether Russell will appeal against his ban
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West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has been banned for a year by an independent anti-doping tribunal in Kingston, Jamaica.
Broad has not played ODI cricket since the 2015 World Cup
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England pace bowler Stuart Broad has been included in the ODI squad as a replacement for fellow seamer Liam Plunkett for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa.
Plunkett will undergo a fitness test on Thursday
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Liam Plunkett’s hopes of joining the England team for the upcoming limited overs series against South Africa could go up in smoke after he suffered a thigh injury.
“I was disappointed not to be in the squad in the first place”
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England have brought in pace bowler Liam Plunkett as a replacement for fellow seamer Steven Finn after the latter was diagnosed with a side strain.
