'We did so many things right in that first game. The messages from the coaches and captain was just that. We had to come back today and put things right, which we did.'
New Zealand steam roll England in third T20I
With a dominant 24 runs victory over Mumbai Indians propelling second-placed KKR to 14 points and a step closer to qualification for the play-offs, the pressure is on KL Rahul's LSG to find a way past the threat that Shreyas Iyer's side poses.
KKR will look to iron out their flaws and get the better of a misfiring Mumbai Indians during their IPL match on Friday.
The reversal opens the door for Ben Stokes to play in England's 50-overs World Cup title defence in October and November.
England, the defending champions of the ICC T20 World Cup, have several areas to address if they want to defend their title
New Zealand speedster Trent Boult on Wednesday surpassed legendary Kiwis all-rounder Richard Hadlee to register the most five-wicket hauls for his country in ODIs.
The former England captain expects experienced pacer James Anderdon to be part of England's touring squad for the Test series in India early next year.
England named batter Harry Brook at the expense of Jason Roy on Sunday in the squad for their 50-over World Cup title defence.
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India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
Former skipper Nasser Hussain said reliance on statistics rather than reading the conditions has led to England's downfall in World Cup 2023.
Klaasen smashes ton as South Africa thump England at World Cup
The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.
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With Ben Stokes coming out of retirement and the 2019 title winning core group largely intact, England will fancy a successful campaign in challenging conditions in India during the 50-over World Cup starting on October 5.
To avoid the ignominy of missing the cut for the prestigious Champions Trophy, England must win their remaining two fixtures against the Netherlands and Pakistan.
Bangladesh would like to exploit those chinks in England's armour
The Indian team management will try to keep cards close and assess defending champions England's batting depth when the home team takes field for its first World Cup warm-up match game, in Guwahati on Saturday.
There could be some eye-popping deals for players, who would have struggled otherwise to attract attention in the mega auction.
India will need to be ruthless and tactful in equal measure while dealing with an unpredictable England when the third chapter of a riveting Test series begins in Rajkot on Thursday.
India and England have played with contrasting approaches in the World Cup so far, producing contrasting results. That is unlikely to change when the teams meet in Lucknow on Sunday.
Images from the World Cup match between South Africa and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
England have been largely rusty and inconsistent despite having a dangerous squad on paper.
Their campaign back on track after the humiliating loss in the opener, title holders England would look for a dominating all-round effort against a battered Afghanistan in the World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday, with eyes firmly set on bettering their net run rate.
England will hope that the likes of Joe Root, Harry brook and skipper Jos Buttler also get some runs and end their a disastrous World Cup campaign on a high.
England face fellow strugglers Sri Lanka in a must-win World Cup match on Thursday.
England are an ageing side alright, but few will dare to bet against Jos Buttler's men successfully defending their World Cup title in a few weeks time.
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