England speedster Brydon Carse is set to miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Afghanistan. Both England and Afghanistan have already lost their first league match of the marquee event and now the upcoming match will be a must-win for both teams to stay in the semifinal race.
Carse who featured in England's opener clash against Australia recently missed two ODIs against India due to a blister on a left toe that required stitches, which were taken out last week before their Champions Trophy opener clash.
The fast bowler struggled in England’s Champions Trophy opener in Lahore on Saturday, going at almost 10 runs an over with figures of 7-0-69-1, and he has suffered a reoccurrence of the injury. He is also in doubt for the rest of the tournament as England will play South Africa in their third group-stage match.
England batter Joe Root was also uncertain about the pacer's availability for their upcoming clash.
"There is still a good way to go until the game, to find exactly what is up with Carsey. We will see how things pan out over the next few days," he said.Carse has played 21 ODIs for the team, picking up 24 wickets at an average of 39.45. He has played two games this year, grabbing only a wicket, in the clash against Australia.
Carse likely to be replaced by Overton for the match at Gaddafi Stadium. Overton has played three games in the format, the most recent being against India at Cuttack. He has picked up three wickets. As England have not picked any travelling reserves for the tournament they will need to call in a replacement if Carse gets ruled out of the Champions Trophy.