India v England 2011: Coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Flower-c44362 asks English team not to be complacent – Cricket News Update
England’s cricket coach, Andy Flower, has asked his side not be over-confident after winning the first two Tests of the ongoing four-match series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
Flower warned Englishmen against complacency, arguing that they are just half-way through the clash. He also asked the Poms not to rest on their laurels since the tourists have the potential to bounce
back.
The English side is currently leading the series 2-0 and the next encounter is scheduled to be held at Edgbaston from August 10 to August 14, 2011. Although, the coach is confident about his side’s chances
to seal the series by a margin of two games and notch the No. 1 position in the rankings, he made clear that even a slight mistake might ruin England’s dream.
"I would like to emphasise right now that we're ahead in the series but we're only half-way through the series. So, there is no point in triumphalism; we don't even know if we're going to win the series
yet. At the forefront of our minds right now should be resting and recuperating after the back-to-back Tests and then getting our minds and bodies ready for the next challenge at Edgbaston," said Flower.
As Jonathan Trott’s availability is not confirmed, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Peter-Hewitt-c66001 in the upcoming clash. Flower however, uttered that the decision about the replacement will be made
after the fitness report. He, meanwhile, hoped that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/GP-Swann-c1501 and Chris Tremlett will regain their hundred percent fitness level and be available for the crucial next game.
When asked about England’s strategy for the next match, which is very important for the home side, Flower shared, "If we keep with three seamers and a spinner, it will be a difficult call to make. We need
to see conditions first but our four seamers are all performing exceptionally well.”
Furthermore, he cited fine performances by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 maintain pressure on the opposition throughout the battle.
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