–Selectors name 15-man preliminary World Cup squad and extended 17-man squad for Pakistan Royal London ODI seriesLONDON: England National Cricket Selectors have named a 15-man preliminary squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup starting at the end of May and an extended 17-man squad for the five-match Royal London ODI series against Pakistan, which precedes the World Cup. England will finalise their final 15-man World Cup squad after the five-match Royal London ODI Series against Pakistan, which culminates at Emerald Headingley on Sunday, May 19. Commenting on the selection of the squads, National Selector Ed Smith, said:“In line with ICC regulations, we have to name a preliminary squad of 15 for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup before April 23. He fully deserves his return to the ODI squad. “With regard to resting players, we are conscious of managing player workloads leading into such an important summer so that players are in the best possible condition for the World Cup.

Source: Pakistan Today April 17, 2019 15:33 UTC