England’s newest health concern is over opener Ben Duckett, who injured his left groin within the third ODI. He may have a scan within the coming days earlier than the Champions Trophy opener towards Australia on 22 February in Lahore.
“He is had numerous cricket during the last few minutes,” stated McCullum. “We are going to make that decision, work out if he’ll be in danger, if he is in or out.”
England have already misplaced all-rounder Jacob Bethell to a hamstring damage – he has been changed by batter Tom Banton – whereas wicketkeeper Jamie Smith has not performed because the third T20 on 28 January due to a calf damage.
McCullum stated Smith might be match to face Australia and performed down issues over Brydon Carse’s toe concern, a minimize to Jofra Archer’s hand and a hamstring niggle affecting Jamie Overton.
“Jamie [Smith] would have been a danger [on Wednesday] however he might be obtainable for the primary sport,” McCullum stated. “With Brydon, hopefully his toe has healed by then and he’s obtainable for the primary sport.
“Jamie Overton feels OK. He felt a bit of little bit of tightness after the final sport however he must be wonderful for the primary one. Jofra must be obtainable. That is excellent news.”
