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Leeds (United Kingdom): Chris Woakes said England’s players faced a nervous wait as the countdown to the announcement of the World Cup squad entered its final phase.
Tournament hosts England unveil their squad for the one-day international showpiece on Tuesday.
England have yet to win a men’s World Cup but they head into this year’s edition as the number-one ranked side in ODI cricket.
Pace-bowling all-rounder Woakes settled what little doubt there was around his place with a five-wicket haul as England beat Pakistan by 54 runs at Headingley on Sunday to complete a 4-0 series win.
But David Willey, despite the variety he offers as a left-arm quick, has seen his place threatened by the emergence of newly-qualified Barbados-born fast bowler Jofra Archer.
And back-up spinner and reserve batsman Joe Denly, could also be cut from the 17-man squad deployed against Pakistan when it come to England’s final 15 for the World Cup, especially with Liam Dawson waiting in the wings as an alternative slow-bowling option. (AFP)
Tournament hosts England unveil their squad for the one-day international showpiece on Tuesday.
England have yet to win a men’s World Cup but they head into this year’s edition as the number-one ranked side in ODI cricket.
Pace-bowling all-rounder Woakes settled what little doubt there was around his place with a five-wicket haul as England beat Pakistan by 54 runs at Headingley on Sunday to complete a 4-0 series win.
But David Willey, despite the variety he offers as a left-arm quick, has seen his place threatened by the emergence of newly-qualified Barbados-born fast bowler Jofra Archer.
And back-up spinner and reserve batsman Joe Denly, could also be cut from the 17-man squad deployed against Pakistan when it come to England’s final 15 for the World Cup, especially with Liam Dawson waiting in the wings as an alternative slow-bowling option. (AFP)
