By Matthew HenryBBC Sport in Perth

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Reece Topley
Topley has taken 22 wickets in 22 T20s for England
Dates: 16 October-13 November Venue: Australia
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England's opening match of the Men's T20 World Cup against Afghanistan is in doubt after Topley injured his ankle.

When he stepped on the boundary sponge, he rolled his ankle.

England are hopeful that the injury he sustained in Perth won't be serious.

Topley is in good shape and will be assessed this week.

The left-armer took his best figures for England in both T20 and one-day international cricket against India in the summer.

Topley is one of five seamers in contention for a starting place.

Tymal Mills is in Australia as a travelling reserve and could be called up if the injury to Topley is serious.

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