The Hundred: Reece Topley sees Cricket World Cup as his goal as he prepares for return after injury
Seamer Topley dislocated his shoulder on his IPL debut in April and will play his first match for the Northern Superchargers against Birmingham Phoenix on Thursday, live on Sky Sports The Hundred from 6.30pm
Seamer Reece Topley regards The Hundred as his “end-stage rehab” ahead of Thursday’s clash between the Northern Superchargers and Birmingham Phoenix.
Topley, 29, is looking forward to making a comeback after being sidelined since April with a dislocated shoulder while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
It was the latest in a long line of injury setbacks, coming after ankle and back issues.
“The Hundred is almost like end-stage rehab to an extent,” Topley said.
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“I’m really excited to get back out there. Playing again fills me with so much excitement. Let’s hope it’s the start of a relatively successful end of the summer and winter, obviously, with the World Cup on the horizon.”
