ESSEX all-rounder Ravi Bopara has been drafted into England’s squad for the upcoming Cricket World Cup.
The 25-year-old was handed his chance on Tuesday after batsman Eoin Morgan was forced to withdraw with a broken finger sustained during the one day tour of Australia.
He is now due to fly out to join the 15-man squad this week as they begin preparations for the tournament.
England kick-off their World Cup campaign in India against the Netherlands on 22 February.