LONDON: Stand-in captain Ben Stokes has urged a new English squad to “enjoy” their unexpected opportunities against Pakistan and play with “smile on our face”.
The original British plan for the international series of one match three matches was removed only 48 hours before Thursday in Cardiff after all the troops chosen early were forced to isolate themselves when three players and four support staff were tested positive for Covid-19.
It leads England to be hurried -Gesa assembled the troops of the same 18-man who was completely new, with Stokes plunging umbrella as captain as a substitute for fellow World Cup winners and normal white ball captain Eoin Morgan.
Stokes was originally left behind by Englad to continue his recovery from a finger injury suffered while playing in the Indian Premier League.
But the all-rounder star now found himself into the captain of the England squad featuring nine unpaid players and some remember surprises.
One of the consolation is that all groups of players and new British staff, including Chief Coach Chris Silverwood, which is intended to rest during Sri Lanka and Pakistan ODIS, has been tested negatively for Covid-19.
“The situation like this is very rare and confused like that, I would say you have got the chance to represent your country, so let’s do it with a smile on our faces and just enjoy it as much as we can as a group,” said Stokes conference call on Wednesday , Stokes admitted he was stunned by the time of the return of the British, which team management has indicated that they want him to continue to work back with Durham.
“It was the last call that I expected, in the afternoon,” he said.
‘Spoon’ (silver wood) immediately asked me the question ‘Can you come and do it?’.
“After the call happened, my wife sent me a screenshot of articles that said ‘English won’t rushed reply’.
That’s one of these situations is an example ‘if you don’t laugh’.” But it’s like when I return to Durham a little earlier , my work needs me to do something, so I have to stand up and do that.
“Meanwhile, Captain Pakistan Babar Azam, asked if his team had contemplated the tour.
Because of the virus outbreak in the English camp, replied:” No, we don’t think about it, it’s not Appears in our minds anytime.
“Pakistan also because of playing England in three T20 internationally, with Azam said he had received guarantees from the two boards that they would” take care of salvation and health “the players.
Among the names of surprises in the new ODI troops England is Gloucestershire Left-Arm Anamer David Payne and Middlesex Wicketkeeper John Simpson.
But Azam, Batsman Odi is ranked top at DU Nia, was alert to newcomers after playing for Somerset Eng Lish County in recent years.
“We can’t take any players for England lightly,” he said.
“They might be new players but they play for England.” I know some of them playing in Blast T20 and those we don’t know we have examined their appearance.
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