http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 – One- off T20 – England Players to watch out
After a mauling suffered at the hands of an inform Indian side, the English contingent under new skipper, Graeme Swann will be hoping to salvage some dignity when they play in the One-off T20.
The biggest worry facing the tourists has been their failure to tackle spin on pitches which has offered turn to the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RA-Jadeja-c2238. Also a poor showing in the field has really dented their charge of attaining supremacy
in the limited over format.
The T20 might be their only hope to get back to a winning habit and Swann will be hoping to lead a young side to their first win of the tour. There is plenty of potential in the team and with the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 introducing the T20 rankings; it has certainly added a
positive dimension to the shorter version of the game.
Bettor looks at a few Poms players, who could guide their team to a much needed victory.
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It has been a stop-start tour for the Poms wicket-keeper, who started poorly with both bat and gloves, however, managed to find some form in the final match. He will be looking to give a good start to the side in their pursuit of a solitary victory on tour,
which will also effectively cement his place that has come under threat with the rise of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jos-Buttler-c1733 and Jonny Bairstow.
So far, he has featured in 13 T20 internationals, having scored 334 runs with the best of 63. He also took part in the Champions League T20, which ended just before the ODI series and fared well with some important contributions for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Somerset-c843.
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A question mark lingers on his fitness with the 31-year-old injuring his thump. If fit, he is expected to slot in at No.3 and his contribution will be key. Blossomed as the ODI series progressed, however, his fielding was surprisingly below his usual standards.
Currently he is second highest run getter in the shorter version, having amassed over 1000 runs at an impressive average of 36.10.
Jonny Bairstow
A meteoric rise saw Bairstow introducing himself with a bludgeoned knock of 41 not out against the same opposition however, since then he has not been able to match the same heights and his inexperience was duly capitalized by the Indians.
With his place in danger, he will look to sign off with a meaningful input, which ensures that he remains ahead of the pecking order. He has featured in only two T20s for the national team and it is fair to say that his third will be of immense importance.
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The T20 skipper has been in the news for all his off- field activities. After publically claiming that Pietersen was never the right man to lead the side, his on-field game has taken a back seat. While the Indian spinners all extracted turn and bounce, Swann
got some http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028.
However, he still remains a class act and a good showing in the One-off T20 will certainly lift the morale of the side and in return will give the spinner a chance to get his bowling on track.
His stats are impeccable, which sees him bagging 34 T20 wickets at a healthy average of 17.23 with his economy rate also impressive (6.58).
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