As Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan’s captain, speaks to the media on the eve of his country’s Champions Trophy match against England he chooses his words very carefully, aware that the Taliban are watching.

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Fast bowler Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to injury and spinner Rehan Ahmed has been named as his replacement in the England squad, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

England bowler Brydon Carse is set to miss Wednesday's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan and is a doubt for the remainder of the tournament.

Brydon Carse is set to miss England's Champions Trophy clash against Afghanistan, British media reported on Monday, casting doubt on the fast bowler's participation in the rest of the tournament.