England are probably going through a giant harm blow after the workforce’s record-breaking defeat in opposition to South Africa in the twentieth match of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Saturday, October 21. In-form pacer Reece Topley is going through World Cup exit after struggling a damaged finger harm in opposition to South Africa at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium
Head coach Matthew Mott revealed that the right-arm pacer is struggling a crack to his finger and the workforce is ready for prognosis outcomes earlier than making any huge selections. Topley was as soon as once more the workforce’s greatest bowler with three wickets in opposition to the Proteas however it was not sufficient to cease them scoring an enormous whole of 399.Â
“I thought Reece Topley going back out to bowl with a broken finger showed great spirit,” Matthew Mott instructed Sky Sports. “We’re still waiting on that, but it’s very much looking like it’s a crack. Certainly, that’s the early diagnosis, but we’ll find out properly with X-rays.”
England are doubtless to draft in tempo replacement for Topley however it’ll not be the online bowler Jofra Archer. The speedster stays a part of the workforce however Mott dismissed the talks of him coming as Topley’s replacement.Â
“Jof is actually not going to be considered for selection. He’s come out, he’s reported to the medical staff, but he’s not going to be able to play a part in the end of this campaign.” Mott added.Â
The Three Lions have suffered three defeats in their 4 World Cup 2023 recreation and face a tricky job to defend their title. Sam Curran and Chris Woakes had been omitted from South Africa recreation as David Willey and Gus Atkinson got here in to be a part of Mark Wood in tempo assault on Saturday.
England World Cup squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer (Net bowler)
