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Topley doubtful for England opener with ankle injury

The 28-year-old rolled his ankle when he stepped on the boundary sponge during a fielding drill on Monday.

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by SAMSON ATEKA

Sports18 October 2022 - 18:00
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In Summary


  • • He travelled from Brisbane to Perth - where Saturday’s match will be played - in a protective boot, but England are hopeful the injury is not serious.
  • • Topley, who played all three of England’s recent warm-ups against Australia, is in contention with fellow seamers Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Sam Curran and Chris Jordan for a starting place.
Reece Topley

Bowler Reece Topley is a doubt for England’s opening match of the Men’s T20 World Cup against Afghanistan on Saturday after injuring his left ankle.

The 28-year-old rolled his ankle when he stepped on the boundary sponge during a fielding drill on Monday.

He travelled from Brisbane to Perth - where Saturday’s match will be played - in a protective boot, but England are hopeful the injury is not serious.

Topley, who has been in fine form, will be assessed throughout the week.

The left-armer took his best figures for England in both T20 and one-day international cricket - 3-22, and an England record 6-24 - against India in the summer.

Topley, who played all three of England’s recent warm-ups against Australia, is in contention with fellow seamers Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Sam Curran and Chris Jordan for a starting place.

David Willey could also come into the reckoning if Topley is not fit while Tymal Mills, another left-arm pace bowler, is in Australia as a travelling reserve and could be called up if the injury proves serious.

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