Fast bowler Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to injury and spinner Rehan Ahmed has been named as his replacement in the England squad, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

England’s hopes in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy have suffered a major setback as fast bowler Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a toe injury.

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.

Brydon Carse is set to miss England's Champions Trophy clash against Afghanistan, British media reported on Monday, casting doubt on the fast bowler's participation in the rest of the tournament. Carse,

Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the rest of England’s Champions Trophy campaign with leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed drafted in as a replacement for the fast bowler. Carse missed the last two ODIs against India earlier this month because of a blister on a left toe that needed stitches,