England have seen their selection for the T20 World Cup complicated by a back injury to Jamie Overton and now face an anxious two-week wait to discover the full extent of the all-rounder’s problem.
Though uncapped in T20 internationals, Surrey’s Overton is understood to have been lined up as a wildcard for England’s title defence in the Caribbean and USA in June. It follows a strong run of form in franchise cricket and the withdrawal of Ben Stokes from selection.
