England clear way for Carse return and drop Bashir
Summary
England named Brydon Carse in its Lions squad ahead of the Test tour of South Africa, making him a possible cover for Josh Tongue, who will miss the series opener for the birth of his child. England also left Shoaib Bashir out of its 15-player Test squad and selected Liam Patterson-White for the first time.Key Facts
- The three-Test series begins in Johannesburg on 17 December.
- Carse has not played for England since the fifth Ashes Test in January.
- Police ended their investigation into a potential assault involving Carse, but the Cricket Regulator has charged him and has not yet issued a verdict.
- England selector Marcus North said the Lions squad was the right setting for Carse to return to the England environment.
- Tongue will miss the opener to attend the birth of his second child; his availability later in the tour depends on his toe injury.
- Uncapped Nottinghamshire spinner Liam Patterson-White replaces Bashir in the Test squad.
- Jacob Bethell returns to the Test team after recovering from a knee injury.
- Stephen Fleming will lead England as head coach on the South Africa tour, his first in the role.
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