Abu Dhabi: England Skipper Eoin Morgan said on Tuesday that it was not a strong favorite for the men’s World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand.
England and New Zealand will lock the horns in the first semifinals of the ICC World Cup which is ongoing at the Cricket Zayed Stadium on Wednesday.
“This is a very good praise for the dressing room for all more players for head coaches and supporting staff who have created an environment where all players enter and they develop in it.
We always think about having a great depth in our squad and overall, There are a few examples where we have to issue a substitute team but I think in doing so, you can have 30-40 players in domestic settings that can play international cricket but if the right environment is not there, no eleven problems you choose, they will not Can appear, “said Morgan while replying to the query Ani during a Pre-match press conference virtual.
When asked whether Britain was a favorite for the semi-finals, Morgan said: “I will not say a strong favorite.
New Zealand has a full force.
Our people are very excited about the challenges facing New Zealand.
We need to play well cricket to beat They.
“” We can’t wait, it is a great achievement that we are out of our group and sprinkle the table in the way we do, now it’s all about producing the best game.
We know how good and consistently new Zealand.
They have always very competitive , they are always around the semi-finals, “he added.
Opening the Dough Jason Roy was ruled out from the World Cup because of the injury he suffered against South Africa, but Morgan said that the mood in the camp was not fine and the team buzzed to continue.
“I think losing one of the experienced players, you can’t really replace Jason’s experience.
He has played a big role in our two World Cups before.
I think of all the good things we have done well in this tournament, our strongest points.
It has become a resilience in our squad to be able to find a way to move forward, “Morgan said.
England has Group 1 from Stage Super 12 after winning four matches from five.
English is not a strong favorite for the semifinals against NZ: Morgan
