England have selected former ODI and T20I wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Mustard for next year’s inaugural Over-40 World Cup in South Africa.
Mustard played 10 ODIs and two T20Is for England from 2007 to 2008.
Former first-class cricketers Graham Wagg, Darren Stevens, Ben France, Garry Park and Justin Bishop have also been included in the England Over-40 squad.
Former Proteas fast bowler Andre Nel is England Over-40’s assistant coach.
England squad for 2024 Over-40 World Cup
- Chris Swallow (captain)
- Mohammad Akhtar (vice-captain)
- Simon Birtwistle
- Justin Bishop
- George Brooksbank
- Ben France
- Ben Frazer
- Chris Hewison
- Phil Mustard
- Steven Naylor
- Garry Park
- Sean Park
- Shaun Rashid
- Darren Stevens
- Graham Wagg
- Jonny Wightman
- Luke Humphrey (head coach)
- Andre Nel (assistant coach)
- Chris Mays (manager)
England have been pooled with Australia, United States of America, Zimbabwe, Canada and Namibia for the 2024 Over-40 World Cup.
New Zealand, South Africa, India, Wales, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates will also be involved in the 12-team tournament, which will be played in Cape Town and surrounds from mid-February to late March.