England have added Jake Ball as cover for the IT20 squad ahead of the upcoming Tri-Series against Australia and New Zealand.
The Notts bowler travels with the squad initially for the Australia leg of the triangular tournament, which starts on Wednesday 7 February.
Seamer Liam Plunkett is a doubt for England's warm-up match against the Prime Minister's XI on Friday, as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury picked up in the third ODI against Australia at the SCG.
Chris Jordan is also sidelined with a hamstring niggle while Alex Hales will sit out Friday's match because of a hand injury.
All three players will hope to be fit for the first IT20 in Hobart.
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- AKA: Bally
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- Age: 34
- Bowling Style: Right-arm
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- Ball is the nephew of Bruce French, the former Nottinghamshire and England wicket-keeper
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England's Tri-Series schedule
Australia v England – Wednesday 7 February, Blundstone Arena, Hobart (7.40pm local time)
Australia v England – Saturday 10 February, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (7.20pm local time)
New Zealand v England – Tuesday 13 February, Westpac Stadium, Wellington (7pm local time)
New Zealand v England – Sunday 18 February, Seddon Park, Hamilton (7pm local time)
Final
Wednesday 21 February, Eden Park, Auckland (7pm local time)