Men's T20 World Cup: Reece Topley doubtful for England opener with ankle injury

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Dates: 16 October-13 November Venue: Australia
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Bowler Reece Topley is simply a uncertainty for England's opening lucifer of the Men's T20 World Cup against Afghanistan connected Saturday aft injuring his near ankle.

The 28-year-old rolled his ankle erstwhile helium stepped connected the bound sponge during a fielding drill connected Monday.

He travelled from Brisbane to Perth - wherever Saturday's lucifer volition beryllium played - successful a protective boot, but England are hopeful the wounded is not serious.

Topley, who has been successful good form, volition beryllium assessed passim the week.

The left-armer took his champion figures for England successful some T20 and one-day planetary cricket - 3-22, and an England grounds 6-24 - against India successful the summer.

Topley, who played each 3 of England's caller warm-ups against Australia, is successful contention with chap seamers Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Sam Curran and Chris Jordan for a starting place.

David Willey could besides travel into the reckoning if Topley is not acceptable portion Tymal Mills, different left-arm gait bowler, is successful Australia arsenic a travelling reserve and could beryllium called up if the wounded proves serious.

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