The 29-year-old pacer, who played in England\u2019s opening five-wicket defeat to Australia, has been struggling with a blister on his left foot, raising concerns about his availability for the rest of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Carse sat out of England\u2019s training session at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday, forcing the team management into a late selection dilemma. With just three group-stage games to secure a semi-final berth, England are considering handing Jamie Overton a spot in the playing XI.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking to the BBC, veteran batter Joe Root remained cautiously optimistic about Carse\u2019s recovery but admitted that the next 48 hours would be crucial.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We will have to wait and see,\" Root said. \"There is still a good way to go until the game, to find exactly what is up with Carsey. We will see how things pan out over the next few days.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Carse\u2019s absence would be a significant blow for England, who are already under pressure following their defeat to Australia. The fast bowler endured a tough outing in that game, conceding 69 runs in seven overs but managing to take a wicket. His raw pace and ability to generate bounce were expected to play a key role against Afghanistan\u2019s aggressive batting lineup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England, currently third in Group B, need a win to stay in contention for the semi-finals. With South Africa and Australia leading the group, another loss could leave the English team in a precarious position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Carse\u2019s absence would be a significant blow for England, who are already under pressure following their defeat to Australia. The fast bowler endured a tough outing in that game, conceding 69 runs in seven overs but managing to take a wicket. His raw pace and ability to generate bounce were expected to play a key role against Afghanistan\u2019s aggressive batting lineup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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