Gqeberha-born Brydon Carse is named in the England Lions squad for the South Africa tour, with a Test return firmly back on the table.
Brydon Carse is heading back to the country of his birth with a Test recall in sight. The South Africa-born quick has been named in the England Lions squad for the tour of South Africa, a selection that opens the door to a return to the senior Test side.
Carse was born in Gqeberha, so the trip is a homecoming as well as an audition. He will be bowling on the surfaces he grew up around, with England's selectors watching closely.
The squad also brings a notable omission. Spinner Shoaib Bashir has been left out, a decision that will get plenty of discussion as England shape their plans for the tour.
For Carse, the Lions call is a clear chance to show he is ready for Test cricket again. Selectors have put him in the frame, and a strong tour in South African conditions could speed up his route back to the top level.
