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England bowler almost made a drastic decision about niggling injury
England bowler Brydon Carse considered amputating his troublesome second toe due to a persistent wound caused by the force of his bowling action.
The toe injury forced Carse to withdraw from the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and a lucrative deal in the Indian Premier League.
Carse sought advice from team medics after contemplating the drastic measure, similar to Ged Stokes' finger amputation, but was cautioned against it due to balance concerns.
Alternative solutions, including narrower boots, repositioned boot holes, and new insoles, along with an extended break, have helped Carse manage the issue.
Phil Salt has been replaced by Jamie Smith in England's squad for the T20 series against the West Indies, as Salt is on paternity leave after the birth of his first child.
