England name squad for Over-40 World Cup in South Africa

Phil Mustard.

England Over-40 have named their squad for next year's inaugural Over-40 World Cup in South Africa.

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.

England Over-40 squad

1. Chris Swallow (captain)

2. Mohammad Akhtar (vice-captain)

3. Simon Birtwistle

4. Justin Bishop

5. George Brooksbank

6. Ben France

7. Ben Frazer

8. Chris Hewison

9. Phil Mustard

10. Steven Naylor

11. Garry Park

12. Sean Park

13. Shaun Rashid

14. Darren Stevens

15. Graham Wagg

16. Jonny Wightman

• Luke Humphrey (head coach)

• Andre Nel (assistant coach)

• Chris Mays (manager)