Matthew Mott, England’s head coach, has highlighted the fact that England’s new white-ball team is a work in progress after suffering a 2-1 series loss to West Indies. Mott called for patience, emphasizing that the team has only had three opportunities to play together. He acknowledged that the team had shown signs of promise and had the potential to take the game forward.
Mott singled out Rehan Ahmed and Sam Curran for praise. Ahmed was described as a “revelation” for his performance, while Curran showed glimpses of his potential with both bat and ball. Mott emphasized the need to invest in Curran, noting his qualities and potential to excel in the white-ball format.
Despite the series loss, Mott expressed pride in the fighting spirit shown by the team, particularly in the final ODI where they almost snatched an unlikely victory. Looking ahead, England’s focus now shifts to T20s, with Mott expressing confidence in the team’s ability to transition back to the format.
The T20 series against West Indies will see five changes to England’s personnel, with the likes of Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, and Jos Buttler returning to the squad. Mott is optimistic about the team’s prospects in the T20 format, and he also highlighted the addition of Andrew Flintoff to the coaching staff, emphasizing the positive impact of his mentoring role.
In conclusion, Mott remains hopeful about England’s white-ball team, despite the setbacks faced in the ODI series. The team will be looking to bounce back in the T20 series against West Indies, with a renewed focus and confidence in their abilities.
