Early in the 2000s, T20 cricket was invented in England. The England cricket team has played the format in two extremes throughout the format history. When they won the T20 World Cup in 2010, hosted in the West Indies, they experienced their first taste of triumph.
So, with that, let's look at the SWOT analysis of the England Cricket Team.
Squad Analysis – England T20 World Cup 2022
Captain – Jos Buttler
Batters – Phil Salt, Dawid Malan, Alex Hales, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid,
All-Rounder – Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes
.Wicket Keeper – Jos Buttler & Phil Salt
Spinners – Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid
Pacers – Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood
Strength – Explosive Batting & All Rounder
Since the 2015 World Cup disaster, England has gained a reputation for its explosive batting. The three lion batting lineup includes Jos Buttler, Alex Hales, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Ben Stokes, maybe the most powerful. On their best day, England can humiliate any bowling assault.
Weakness – Death Bowling Concern
The death over appears to be cause for alarm. The team does feature T20 specialists like Chris Jordan, who are designed for bowling those challenging overs, but has Jordan previously performed on a large stage? Does Jordan make the starting XI even though there are several options available? Additionally, England wonders if Moeen Ali and Livingstone's overs will suffice in place of Adil Rashid.
Opportunities – Upcoming Players to Set Up New Records
The T20 World Cup in 2022 offers players like Harry Brook, Phil Salt, Sam Curran, and Reece Topley the chance to come up to the plate. Twenty-three years old, Brook is regarded as one of England's finest batting prospects. He has been able to deliver some respectable outings with the bat for the three lions with his recent performance against Pakistan, including an outstanding 42 not out.
Topley gained notoriety during the ODI series against India for his six-wicket performance. The left-arm seamer, who is currently 28 years old, has the opportunity to take the lead and bowl for England across all formats.
Threats – Injury & Fitness
Injuries are a significant issue for the England national cricket team. Mark Wood, Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, and Chris Woakes recently had injuries. Due to injuries, Jofra Archer is still sidelined. As well, Jonny Bairstow is out. The "Baseball" or "Slam-Bang" strategy poses a further danger. Will this tactic work in Australia, where the fields are more spacious? With the ball drifting around due to the heavy breeze, would the hitters be able to clear the fence consistently?
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