England head coach Brendon McCullum stated he is aware of the route he needs to take his Take a look at crew in as they put together for a tricky problem from India this summer time.
The five-Take a look at sequence begins on June 20 at Headingley, dwell on Sky Sports activities Cricket, earlier than England’s away Ashes tour later within the winter.
The white-ball squad, led by new skipper Harry Brook, accomplished clear sweeps within the T20 and one-day worldwide sequence in opposition to the West Indies, exhibiting optimistic indicators of regeneration. Now consideration turns to the sport’s longer format in an important yr for McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.
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“It’s important the guys refresh. We know where we want to get to as a Test team,” McCullum advised Sky Sports activities Cricket.
“There are some high quality bowlers which are unavailable, however we have now a pleasant, diversified bowling assault with Chris Woakes, Sam Cook dinner, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue for the high-pace aspect.
“We now have Shoaib Bashir, who’s rising in Take a look at cricket on daily basis. We all know we’re going to be examined in opposition to India, and they’ll arrive ready.
“They’re an outstanding cricketing nation, who will come here with high hopes, and we are looking forward to seeing them.”
Bethell ‘already changing into a pacesetter’
Jacob Bethell, who starred within the white-ball format, is again in England’s Take a look at squad for the sequence opener.
Bethell missed the snug victory in opposition to Zimbabwe whereas on IPL obligation however returns to a 14-man group after impressing in New Zealand over the winter by scoring three fifties from the No 3 spot.
The 21-year-old additionally made an impression underneath Brook as he shared hit three consecutive sixes within the remaining T20I in Southampton to assist England to a 37-run victory.
“Bethell has a good life in front of him,” McCullum added.
“For a 21-year-old, he’s got a real poise, and that allows him to go out there and be present and show off his flair and talent.
“The world is his oyster. He’s already becoming a leader in the dressing room which is what you want.
“Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett have jogged my memory of Duckett and Zak Crawley within the Take a look at recreation. We all know how good Duckett is, however the energy that Smith possesses is wonderful.
“These guys are fearless, and if you add the craft, then you hope you end up with a rounded player.”
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Watch all 5 Take a look at matches between England and India LIVE on Sky Sports activities with the primary match beginning on June 20 at Headingley
England Males’s Take a look at summer time continues with a five-match Take a look at sequence in opposition to India at house, beginning on Friday June 20 at Headingley, dwell on Sky Sports activities.
England males’s Checks this summer time ☀️
All video games at 11am UK and Eire; all dwell on Sky Sports activities
- Could 22-25: Beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs
- vs India: Friday June 20-Tuesday June 24 – Headingley
- vs India: Wednesday July 2-Sunday July 6 – Edgbaston
- vs India: Thursday July 10-Monday July 14 – Lord’s
- vs India: Wednesday July 23-Sunday July 27 – Previous Trafford
- vs India: Thursday July 31-Monday August 4 – The Kia Oval
