Defending champions England will look to replicate their form of the T20 World Cup 2022 when take the field in West Indies for the upcoming T20 World Cup. England have all the reasons to feel confident, coming on the back of a 2-0 T20I series win against Pakistan. The way England cricketers fared in the series is bound to leave captain Jos Buttler happy. Be it the fiery pace of Mark Wood or his own return to form, they are right where they want to be ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.
However, as in case of any big tournament, the concern for England would be to hit peak at the right time. In long tournaments such as the T20 World Cup 2024, the team that peaks at the right time prevails over the team that comes into the tournament at the top of their form. Jos Buttler will have the task of answering some burning concerns that can derail England’s campaign.
Anomaly in playing conditions
England played Pakistan at home recently, and two of the 4 matches were washed away by rain. England is experiencing a wet summer but that might not be the case in West Indies.
Can England’s spinners pull through?
England have a good range of options among spinners to choose from. The likes of Adil Rashid Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone have fared pretty well against Pakistan, and conditions in the West Indies are more likely to suit them.
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Injury concerns in pace attack?
Mark Wood was in blistering form in the series vs Pakistan. Videos of him absolutely bodying Azam Khan in the 4th T20I are still doing rounds on social media. However, the match was Wood’s first T20I in a year. The other pace spearhead, Jofra Archer, is also coming back after a 14-month hiatus. Reece Topley is another option to choose from. Buttler will most likely have a rotational approach to ensure every player remains fit throughout the tournament.
Can preparation play a role in England’s campaign?
England thought it would be best to play a home-series against Pakistan rather than playing warm-up games in West Indies to prepare for the T20 World Cup 2024. The decision can come back to bite them with the players expected to take some time to acclimatize to the playing conditions. Moreover, England’s lack of warm-up matches might leave the players rusty during the crucial stages.
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