England Considering Spin-Bowling Debutant vs. New Zealand
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England considers adding 21-year-old leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed to their T20 World Cup squad for the Super Eight match against New Zealand. The team, already qualified for the semi-finals, will assess the pitch before finalizing their lineup. The surface favors spin, as seen in New Zealands recent victory over Sri Lanka. Englands bowling coach anticipates a challenging wicket dominated by spin, with seamers potentially playing a part. Rehan, who last played a T20 last September, could replace a fast bowler like Jamie Overton. New Zealand faces the risk of missing the semis if they lose, as Pakistan could surpass them. England has pace options in Jofra Archer and Sam Curran, along with spinners Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson, and Will Jacks. Jacob Bethells finger injury means he has not bowled yet, influencing selections. Tim Southee supported struggling opener Jos Buttler, highlighting his resilience in overcoming tough patches. Southee also praised England coach Brendon McCullum for his consistency amid pressure following the Ashes loss. Southee expressed regret for leaving Englands Ashes camp early due to his ILT20 contract clash but is now focused on the World Cup action ahead.
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