Harry Brook added to England squad to face New Zealand in World Cup boost

Brook called up after shoulder injury to Jonny BairstowBatter given chance to play his way into World Cup contention

Harry Brook has been added to England’s squad for the one-day international series against New Zealand, with the minor shoulder injury felt by Jonny Bairstow in the final T20 against the same opponents on Tuesday presenting him with three further opportunities to play his way into World Cup contention before the squad is finalised on 28 September. He will also be in the squad to play three ODIs against Ireland, joining the seamer Brydon Carse as the only players in both groups.

The squad for the New Zealand series initially comprised 15 players and was presented as England’s final World Cup selection, but with Brook joining Carse in subsequently being added there will be some pruning to be done upon its completion. Many of the dozen players joining Brook in the squad to face Ireland will also hope they have a chance of making a late claim for a seat on the plane to India, which is scheduled to depart on 27 September, the day after their final game.

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