Kent duo Darren Stevens and James Tredwell have been named in England’s preliminary World Cup squad.

England selectors included the pair in the 30-man preliminary squad for the ICC tournament which will be held in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka from February 19 to April 2.

The pair are named alongside the current ODI squad preparing for the series against Australia, eight members of the England Lions squad which is set to tour the West Indies next year and several members of the Ashes Test squad.

The party will be reduced to 15 by January 19 and Kent’s team director Paul Farbrace said: “I am thrilled for both of them to be included in the preliminary squad.

"It is great for both players and thoroughly deserved. It reflects well on the one-day cricket the team has played.

"It would be brilliant for them and the club to both be included in the final 15.”

England have been drawn in a group alongside Bangladesh, India, Ireland, Netherlands, South Africa and West Indies.

They will play warm-up games against Canada and Pakistan before beginning their World Cup campaign on February 22 against Netherlands in Nagpur, India.