In a recent update from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on September 21, England's mainstay, Joe Root, has been given a break for the concluding two ODIs against Ireland. Tom Kohler-Cadmore has been brought into the squad to fill in for Root.
The move comes as Root gears up for the imminent World Cup. His recent form raised eyebrows when he could only manage modest scores in the previous ODI series against New Zealand, with a top score of a mere 29 runs.
Although his form had been patchy, Root had initially included himself for the opening ODI versus Ireland. Regrettably, fans couldn’t witness any action, as the match at Headingley on September 20 was called off due to persistent rain.
The ECB’s official statement confirmed Root's absence for the subsequent matches and introduced Kohler-Cadmore as his substitute. Cricket enthusiasts now await the next face-off in the series, scheduled to be held at Trent Bridge this Saturday.
"In preparation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India starting next month, Yorkshire and England Men's batter Joe Root is to be rested for the remaining matches in the Metro Bank ODI series against Ireland."
"In light of this, the National Selectors have added Somerset batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore to bolster the England ODI squad."
"Kohler-Cadmore is set to join the team in Nottingham following the conclusion of Somerset's LV= Insurance County Championship Division One match against Kent at Taunton, which is scheduled to finish on Friday," read the statement.
England squad for remaining matches vs Ireland: Zak Crawley (c), Ben Duckett (vc), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Brydon Carse, Sam Hain, Will Jacks, Craig Overton, Matthew Potts, Phil Salt, George Scrimshaw, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood.
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