Five English players who could advance T20 World Cup chances in the Big Bash

Fourteen English players are set to feature in the Big Bash League this year and, with next year’s T20 World Cup set to take place in Australia, they could advance their case for international honours

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The Big Bash League is due to start on December 5 and there are a number of English players who are set to feature in the tournament as overseas stars.

Of the competition’s 22 overseas players, 14 of them are English and, with next year’s T20 World Cup due to take place in Australia, they all have an opportunity to advance their case for a call-up.

While established stars like Chris Jordan and Sam Billings will feature hot off the heels of playing at this year’s World Cup, there are several young prospects who could force their way into England ‘s plans for next year’s tournament.

Mirror Sport has taken a look at five players who could advance their England prospects at the Big Bash.

Harry Brook – Hobart Hurricanes

After a breakout summer which saw him score 486 runs at an average of 69.42 in the T20 Blast and 189 runs at an average of 47.25 in The Hundred, Brook is on the cusp of earning international honours.

The 22-year-old starred for both Yorkshire and the Northern Superchargers in the middle order and his stint with the Hurricanes will be his first experience of franchise T20 cricket outside of England.

Should he enjoy an impressive time in the Big Bash, Brook may well be able to force his way into England’s plans in time for next year’s World Cup.

George Garton – Adelaide Strikers

The Sussex seamer came close to making his England debut this summer after getting drafted into their ODI squad against Sri Lanka, but he tested positive for coronavirus and missed out on the opportunity.

He bounced back with an impressive showing for Southern Brave as they won the inaugural edition of The Hundred, earning him a call-up for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.

As a left-arm quick with the ability to generate real pace and a capable lower-order hitter, Garton is certainly on England’s radar and he could further advance his case for an international debut with some good performances for the Strikers.

Reece Topley – Melbourne Renegades

After struggling badly with injuries over the past few years, Topley has returned to the international scene and was part of England’s squad at the recent World Cup as an injury replacement for Tymal Mills.

Topley believes an impressive showing for the Renegades will keep him in the frame for next year’s tournament and the left-armer is confident he will do well.

“It’s obviously an opportunity and it’s one that I hope to take and hopefully try and impress the right people,” he said.

Saqib Mahmood – Sydney Thunder

An excellent showing against Pakistan in the ODI series this summer advanced Mahmood’s England career greatly.

However, he missed out on a spot in their World Cup squad and will be keen to nail down his place for next year’s tournament.

The 24-year-old is highly-rated by England in all three formats and an impressive stint in the Big Bash could advance his cause greatly.

Joe Clarke – Melbourne Stars

Widely considered to be the best uncapped English batter on the county circuit, Clarke has developed into a dangerous T20 hitter and boasts a career strike-rate of 155.62.

Clarke previously featured in last year’s Big Bash for the Perth Scorchers as a temporary replacement for Jason Roy, but will get the chance to impress for a full tournament with the Stars.

Off-field problems have hindered the 25-year-old’s international chances so far but, should his impressive form continue, it will be difficult for England to ignore him.