In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the England team has played a match so far, with a defeat against Australia. Although the team still has two important matches left, England suffered a major setback after the first match.
The team’s fast bowler Bridan Cars has been ruled out of the tournament due to toe injury. England have replaced spinner Rehan Ahmed in the team, who will soon join the team in Pakistan.
ICC approves Rehan Ahmed
The ICC confirmed in its official media release that the event technical committee of the Champions Trophy has approved the change.
“The England team includes spinner Rehan Ahmed in place of Bridan Cars. Rehan, who has already played six ODIs, will now be part of the team in the rest of the tournament matches. For the replacement of any player, the acceptance of the ICC event technical committee is necessary, which has now been received by Rehan Ahmed. ”
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Do or die next for England
England are currently playing their two group stage matches against Afghanistan and South Africa.
- 26 February – England vs Afghanistan (Lahore)
- March 1 – England vs South Africa (Karachi)
If England win both these matches, he will easily qualify in the semi -finals. But if the team loses a single match, their semi -final expectations may be in danger.
Change due to spinner needs
After England’s defeat against Australia, it became clear that the team needs strength in the spin department. So the team decided to include spinner Rehan Ahmed instead of fast bowler.
England’s bowling looked weak in the match against Australia, which successfully chased the big target. Now the team will have to strengthen their spin invasion, so that they can perform better against Afghanistan and South Africa.
England’s updated squad
- Philip Salt
- Ben docket
- Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper)
- Joe root
- Harry Brooke
- Jose Butler (Captain)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark wood
- Jamie overtan
- Saqib Mahmud
- Tom Banton
- Gus etcinson
- Rehan Ahmed (newly involved player)
Now it has to be seen whether England can make it to the semi -finals with its spin strategy.
