Brydon Carse Replaces Injured Reece Topley in England's Cricket World Cup Squad

Carse offers a distinct skill set with pace and bounce, aiming to boost England's struggling performance, currently ninth in the 10-team tournament.

Brydon Carse has been brought into England's World Cup squad, replacing Reece Topley, who is forced to return home after fracturing his left index finger.
Carse, a 28-year-old Durham Bowler, is known for his pace and bounce in the middle overs as well as his lower-order batting, adding a distinct skill set to the struggling England team.
England's team captain, Joe Root, highlighted Carse's all-round playing skillset and his unique wicket-taking ability, likening it to that of Liam Plunkett, a crucial player in the 2019 World Cup victory.
Carse's entrance into the World Cup matches may be too soon for the upcoming clash against Sri Lanka in Bangalore, but he could play as early as Sunday's fixture against India in Lucknow if England's seam bowlers continue to flounder.
Carse aims to use his skills to keep batsmen on the back foot – bowling at the back of a length and regularly deploying bouncers, aligning with his aspiration to replicate Plunkett's successful career.