England bowler Topley out of T20 World Cup with ankle injury
England bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup with an ankle injury just days before their tournament opener against Afghanistan.
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Topley trip leaves key bowler a doubt for England’s T20 World Cup opener
England suffered the first setback of their tour of Australia on Monday when Reece Topley tripped on the boundary advertising cushions at the Gabba during a fielding drill and turned an ankle, making him a serious doubt for the T20 World Cup opener against Afghanistan on Saturday.
T20 World Cup: Team-by-team guide and predictions as England and India bid to take Australia’s crown
England and India are among the teams bidding to take Australia’s crown as the Twenty20 World Cup begins on Sunday.
Third T20I between Australia and England abandoned due to rain
Canberra on Friday. Needing 130 to win from 12 overs, Australia were 30-3 from 3.5 overs when rain forced the players from the field for the third and final time. England captain Jos Buttler said his team was building up well to the T20 World Cup, after winning the three-match series 2-0. "We made some good strides in Pakistan and we came here (Australia) and continued that form," Buttler said. It was a disappointing end to the match, the last official game for both teams before the World Cup, which starts on October 22. After being sent in by Australian captain Aaron Finch, Buttler smashed 65 from only 41 balls as England reached 112-2 in their 12 overs. Australia, already 2-0 down in the three-match series, then needed 130 to win based on the Duckworth-Lewis method.
Third Australia-England T20 washed out
England were denied a clean sweep of their T20 series against Australia when persistent rain forced the third match to be abandoned in Canberra on Friday.
Australia vs England 3rd T20I Live Updates: Australia Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs England
Australia vs England 3rd T20I Live Updates:Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to bowl first against England in the third and final T20I on Friday at Manuka Oval, Canberra.The visitors have already sealed the series after winning the first two games by an identical margin of 8 runs. On Friday, England will aim for a series sweep while Australia will look to register a consolation victory. Notably, this is the last T20I for both the sides ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. Alex Hales is the top scorer in the series so far with 88 runs to his credit while Sam Curran tops the wicket-takers' chart with 5 to his name. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Jofra Archer retains England central contract but three players lose deals
Jofra Archer has retained his England central contract despite not playing for the team since March 2021 due to elbow and back injuries.
T20 World Cup 2022 guide: How to watch in UAE, fixtures, squads and prize money
Australia will attempt to defend the trophy they won in Dubai last year when they host the T20 World Cup this month.