James Tredwell in Cricket World Cup 2015 squad led by Eoin Morgan
Saturday 20th December 2014
Kent’s James Tredwell will represent England at the 2015 Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The Ashford-born bowler features in the 15-man squad announced today with Eoin Morgan replacing Alastair Cook as England one-day captain.
The 28 year old left-hander, who made his England debut in 2009, will lead the side in a tri-series against Australia and India in January ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand beginning in February.
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National Selector James Whitaker said: “We spent a considerable time yesterday discussing the make-up of a squad that gives England the best possible chance of success at the World Cup which begins in less than two months.
“Having reviewed the recent series against Sri Lanka we came to the conclusion that there was no place for Alastair Cook amongst our strongest 15 one-day players and therefore recommended Eoin Morgan be appointed One-Day captain.”
Cook will continue as England Test captain but the new one-day skipper believes England could be a surprise package Down Under.
Morgan said: “It is a huge honour to captain England and I am delighted to be leading the one-day side.
“I firmly believe that with the players currently involved in the one-day set up we have the makings of a very good one-day side, a young side that can surprise people at the World Cup.
“We all recognise we still have a lot of work to do on our one-day game but the potential of this group of players is huge and it is now up to us as players to turn that potential into consistent performances on the international stage starting next month against Australia and India.”
Squad to face Australia and India in a triangular series (January/February) and the Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand (February/March):
Eoin Morgan (captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Gary Ballance, Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Joe Root, James Taylor, James Tredwell, Chris Woakes.