England considering West Indies’ spin-friendly surfaces for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Tom Hartley (Tom Hartley) Is preparing, which is going to start from June 1. Although Adil Rashid remains the preferred choice for England for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, Tom Hartley seems to be winning the race as the second spinner.

Although wrist spinner Rehan Ahmed is also a contender for the spin option, Hartley is the frontrunner as the England cricket team wants to bring some variety to their spin attack. However, the 24-year-old Hartley has not made his debut for England in the shortest format of the game. On the other hand, Rehan has played seven T20 matches and has taken nine wickets at an average of 25.33.

England are slightly more inclined towards Tom Hartley

Meanwhile, according to The Telegraph, England are slightly more inclined towards Tom Hartley as he offers variety and is a left-arm spinner, who is a good option in T20I cricket. As things stand, England’s think tank may select three spinners considering the support they get in the mega event.

Let us tell you, left arm spinners have a tremendous record in West Indies. Overall, the surfaces in Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados have historically been favorable to spinners and are likely to continue to be so in the future.

Hartley has played 82 T20 matches

This may inspire England to select three spinners for the T20 World Cup 2024 and rest one of the fast bowlers. At the same time, Hartley has played 82 T20 matches in his career and has taken 68 wickets at an average of 26.47. He can also contribute with the bat in the lower order.