England all-rounder Rehan Ahmed performed down his hopes of choice for the T20 World Cup semi-finals regardless of his essential function in Friday’s win over New Zealand.
Making his World Cup debut, Ahmed, 21, took a wicket along with his first ball after which scored a vital 19 not out to secure victory in England’s chase in partnership with Will Jacks.
As a spinner, he was introduced into the XI for the turning situations in Colombo however England’s semi-final is prone to be on a more true floor in Mumbai on Thursday.
“I’m not too bothered about my place in the team,” stated Ahmed, who grew to become England’s youngest males’s Test cricketer in 2022.
“Baz [coach Brendon McCullum] and Brooky [captain Harry Brook] will definitely put out the best team they think is going to win, as they did [against New Zealand].
“It’s not a private factor for me – it is a World Cup, it is my first World Cup to be in.
“I’ll just keep enjoying the ride, if I get the nod I’ll play and if not then I’ll give water to the boys.”
