Rashid called up by England

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Yardy left the sub-continent on Thursday morning after admitting he was struggling to cope with depression.

The selectors have wasted little time in turning to Rashid, with the move having also been given the green light by the ICC event technical committee.

Rashid, who is currently in the West Indies with England Lions, is due to arrive in Colombo on Saturday although it remains to be seen whether he will be in contention to play in the quarter-final clash with Sri Lanka.

National selector Geoff Miller said: "We have been closely monitoring Adil's progress over the winter and he will have benefited from being part of the Lions tour in the Caribbean and his recent experience in Australia where he played a key role in helping the Redbacks win the Big Bash T20 competition.

"His inclusion will provide us with a different option in our bowling attack and I am sure Adil will be delighted to be joining the squad at such a crucial juncture in this Cricket World Cup."

Earlier in the day, a statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board revealed Yardy's departure, and the reasons for it.

It read: "The decision was taken in close consultation with the England medical team after it was agreed Yardy should return home immediately to receive the best possible advice and support as he seeks to overcome an illness he has been managing for a prolonged period of time."

The Sussex captain said: "Leaving at this stage of a World Cup campaign was a very difficult decision to make, but I felt that it was the only sensible option for me and I wanted to be honest about the reason behind that decision."

Yardy, who is married with two young children, added: "I would like to wish the squad all the very best for the game on Saturday. I would appreciate some privacy over the coming weeks while I spend time with family and close friends before what I hope will be a successful season for Sussex."