‘Ben Stokes will bat at number four position in T20 World Cup’ – Head Coach Matthew Mott gives clarity regarding star all-rounder’s role. Ben Stokes did not play in the most recent T20I series against Pakistan.
Matthew Mott, England’s white-ball Head Coach, has stated that ace all-rounder Ben Stokes would bat at number four in the next T20 World Cup 2022. The senior player sat out the recent seven-match T20I series against Pakistan.
Mott also stated that Stokes would be joined by brilliant hitter Harry Brooks, who has lately had some strong performances against the Men in Green. The coach also mentioned their express pacer Mark Wood’s availability.
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Stokes has not had a clear role in the squad: Matthew Mott
“One of the things that’s been said for a while is that he hasn’t had a clear role. And Jos (Buttler) in particular is clear that he’s a top-four player. Those conditions in Australia will suit the way he plays. You always have a bit of flexibility with the batting but he will be expected to be higher in the innings.”
Mott Stated
Mott looked pleased with Brook’s performance in the recent T20I series against Pakistan and agreed that the kid had made a solid case for a spot in the playing XI for the T20 World Cup.
“He’d have to go pretty close, I think. It depends on what balance we go with – whether we go with an extra batter or an extra all-rounder. But he couldn’t have done any more to push his case in this series.”
Mott added
Mott stated that Wood is an X-factor bowler and that the club management does not want to take any chances with him.
“We probably talked him out of playing, to be honest. He always wants to play but we didn’t want to take that risk. He’s one of those bowlers, the X-factor bowler. A bit like Jos, he could maybe have played the back end of the series but those two guys are hard to replace so we’re trying to box a bit smarter and not take the risk on what is going to be a long campaign.”
Mott concluded
As previously stated, the Three Lions recently trounced Pakistan in a seven-match T20I series, and they will shortly go to Australia to compete in the forthcoming T20 World Cup.
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