Carse ruled out of CT, Rehan Ahmed named replacement

Brydon Carse Ruled Out of Champions Trophy 2025 Due to Toe Injury; Rehan Ahmed Replaces Him

• England’s All-rounder Brydon Carse Injured: England’s bowling all-rounder Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the remaining matches in the Champions Trophy 2025 due to a toe injury.
• Carse’s Performance in the Championsions Trophy: Carse featured in the defeat against Australia, scoring 8 runs and taking 1 wicket for 69 runs in 7 overs.
• Rehan Ahmed Replaces Carse: Legspinner Rehan Ahmed has been drafted as Carse’s replacement. Ahmed, who did not play in the India ODIs, has previous experience in six 50-over matches for England.
• Carse’s Role in Previous Matches: Carse was part of England’s recent India tour, featuring in four out of the five T20Is but played only the first of the three ODIs before being replaced by Jamie Overton.
• England’s Next Match: Carse’s absence comes ahead of England’s must-win clash against Afghanistan on February 2025,2025 in the Champions Trophy.
• Spin Department Strengthened: With the addition of Ahmed, England’s spin department is bolstered, with Adil Rashid leading the charge, supported by Joe Root and Liam Livingstone in the middle overs.