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“England White-Ball Coach Matthew Mott Laments Subpar Outcome vs West Indies in ODI Series”

Samia Akter — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:55:38 +0000

England’s head coach, Matthew Mott, is calling on fans to exercise patience as the new-look white-ball team undergoes a transformative phase. With just three opportunities to play as a cohesive unit, the revamped England side faced a setback, succumbing to a four-wicket defeat against West Indies in the third ODI, resulting in a 2-1 series loss.

A cadre of emerging talents, including Phil Salt, Will Jacks, and Harry Brook, played under skipper Jos Buttler’s leadership. Only four players boasted 10-plus ODIs, creating a dynamic yet inexperienced team. Meanwhile, West Indies, also in transition after missing out on the 50-over World Cup, showcased resilience with standout performances from Shai Hope and others.

Despite frustrations over the team’s inability to execute a complete game, Mott acknowledges promising signs of unity and camaraderie. Expressing the team’s genuine affection for one another, he sees these positive dynamics as crucial for future success.

Mott commends the remarkable comeback of young all-rounder Sam Curran, emphasizing the team’s commitment to investing in his potential. Teen spin sensation Rehan Ahmed, tasked with filling the shoes of veteran Adil Rashid, earns praise as a “revelation” for his exceptional performance throughout the series.

Despite challenging conditions in the third ODI, where England bowled second in a rain-affected game, Mott takes pride in the team’s fight. With a reduced target, the squad showcased character and resilience, highlighting moments of brilliance from players like Will Jacks.

With ODI cricket concluding, Mott shifts the team’s focus to T20Is, expressing confidence in England’s established T20 brand. Jos Buttler will return to opening the batting, marking a strategic move for the upcoming series against West Indies.

Anticipating an easier transition to T20 cricket, Mott underscores the clarity of roles in this format. He acknowledges the infusion of new players with experience but emphasizes the team’s readiness to tackle the challenges, expressing eagerness for the upcoming series.

A notable addition to the T20I series is legendary all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, serving as a mentor. Flintoff’s return to the spotlight after a car crash adds an inspiring touch, and his dual role as a coach for the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred signals a commitment to shaping the future of English cricket.

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England may not be at best for Australia ODIs: Buttler

Mainul Islam — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:00:53 +0000

England captain Jos Buttler said his team may struggle to fire up for the ODI series against Australia after only a few days’ rest in the wake of their T20 World Cup triumph.

England, who beat Pakistan in the final in Melbourne on Sunday, meet Australia at Adelaide Oval on Thursday in the first of three one-dayers, a series with nothing major at stake for either team.

“It’s going to be a challenge,” white-ball skipper Buttler told reporters on Wednesday. “There’s no point saying all the right things, that we’ll be at our best.”

England now holds both global limited-overs trophies, having won the 50-over World Cup on home soil in 2019, but their dominance does not guarantee enthusiasm for more cricket at the end of a long tour of Australia. All-rounder Moeen Ali said it was “horrible” to have another game so soon after Sunday’s final.

Teammate Sam Billings, who was not a part of the T20 World Cup squad, was more welcoming. “We’re great mates with a lot of those Aussie guys, but when it comes onto the pitch, you want to beat them,” he said on Wednesday. “It’s always a great rivalry and always great games, regardless of the format. We’re looking forward to it.”

Australia is fresher than England after missing out on the semi-finals at their home T20 World Cup. Australia’s new ODI captain Pat Cummins said he expected England would still be up for the contest. “They’ll be strong no doubt, even if a bit tired,” he told reporters. “We feel like we probably didn’t play as well as we know we can (at the World Cup) so here’s an opportunity straight away to play against the best. It’s great.”

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Joss Buttler-Hales at one-two, Shanto at three

Mainul Islam — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:21:43 +0000

Memories of the 92nd World Cup did not return to Melbourne. Babar Azam could not be Imran Khan. England defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the thrilling match in the final to become the T20 World Champion for the second time. In 2010, they became world champions in this format for the first time.

The Pakistani bowlers were bowling well even with little capital. But 137 runs were not enough to stop England. On the other hand, Ben Stokes made a big contribution to England’s victory in another World Cup after the 2019 ODI World Cup.

On Sunday, England defeated Alex Hales, who played a devastating inning in the semi-finals by 7 runs. Hales (1) was bowled by Shaheen Afridi in the first over. In the fourth over, Phil Salt (9) was caught by Haris Rauf. England’s score was 32. Ben Stokes comes to the wicket. Pakistan’s three pacers Shaheen-Haris and Nasim were bowling well. Haris Rauf gave England a big push in the 6th over. England captain Jos Buttler was caught in the gloves of keeper Rizwan.

His innings of 26 runs in 16 balls ended. At the other end, Ben Stokes was panting. He scored just 1 run in the first 5 balls. England scored 45 runs in the powerplay after losing three wickets. His partnership with Harry Brooke was also frozen, but the runs were slow. Finally, the partnership of 39 runs in 41 balls was broken by the departure of Harry Brooke. Brooke, who scored 20 runs in 23 balls, returned as a victim of Shadab Khan. In the last 5 overs, 41 runs were needed. Shaheen Afridi left the field with an injury in the 16th over. Pakistan suffered a major setback.

Iftikhar bowled the remaining 5 balls of the over. Ben Stokes took control of the match by hitting four sixes in that over. Wasim was also beaten in the next over. England’s victory was just a matter of time. Wasim’s second ball of the 19th over was bowled by Moin Ali, who scored 19 off 12 balls. The fifth wicket partnership of 48 runs in 35 balls was broken. Sister Stokes completed his fifty by hitting a boundary in the fourth ball. The scores of the two teams are also equal. In the last ball, England reached the port of victory by 5 wickets with an over in hand in Stokes’ shot. Stokes remained unbeaten on 52 off 49 balls.

Earlier, After losing the toss, Pakistan scored 137 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. Babar-Rizwan’s opening pair came with 29 runs. The pair was broken in the fifth over when Sam Curran bowled Rizwan, who scored 15 runs off 14 balls. 39 runs came in the Powerplay. Then Mohammad Haris was caught by Ben Stokes by Adil Rashid. Harris, known as a hard hitter, scored 8 runs off 12 balls. Rashid’s second victim is Babar Azam. He cut and bowled the Pakistan captain who scored 32 runs off 28 balls. Iftikhar also failed. He returned with a catch behind the wicket off Ben Stokes without scoring any runs in 6 balls.

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