Kate Cross explains the need for England to solve issues in the number 7 role and find a place for Moeen Ali
England must solve their issues in the number 7 role and find a place for Moeen Ali ahead of a pivotal game against Sri Lanka on Thursday, says Kate Cross. The 2019 champions have lost three of their opening four matches to sit bottom of the 10-team table on two points, with only the top four sides progressing beyond the group stage. The record 229-run loss to South Africa on Saturday - the heaviest defeat in their ODI history - has left hopes of retaining the trophy hanging by a thread.
'Brydon probably won't be able or eligible for Thursday, so for me I think you need to try and get Moeen Ali back in the team, Chris Woakes hasn't had a great start to the tournament but then got left out, so his confidence might not be in the best place, it's going to be a difficult selection.
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