Danni Wyatt-Hodge has defended England’s kind after the aspect suffered a disappointing group-stage exit on the Girls’s T20 World Cup final month.
England have been dumped out earlier than the knockout levels for the primary time since 2010 following a six-wicket loss to West Indies who, chasing 142 to win, raced to 100 inside 12 overs as England dropped 5 catches alongside the best way.
Heather Knight’s aspect are again in motion for the primary time since on Sunday, taking part in South Africa within the first of three T20 internationals – dwell on Sky Sports activities Cricket and Fundamental Occasion from 3.30pm – forward of a three-match ODI sequence and a one-off Take a look at.
“No, I don’t think so,” Wyatt-Hodge answered, when requested if the group had some extent to show on their tour of South Africa.
“We have had a extremely profitable final couple of years and we do not grow to be a nasty aspect in that eight or so overs we had in opposition to West Indies. We have got to have a look at the positives.
“We’re right here now in South Africa, excited to get going. There’s actually good vibes across the group.
“We want to inspire and entertain, as always, and focus on playing that fearless brand of cricket that we’ve played over the last couple of years.”
Quizzed additional on the calamitous loss to West Indies, Wyatt-Hodge stated: “When you’re under the pump in tournament cricket, it’s not easy.
“I feel the women will study loads from that second, so we have simply bought to see the positives from it.
“If we’re in that position again, we’ll know what to do. We’ve just got to move on and make the most of this series.”
Requested if the criticism of the aspect had stunned her, Wyatt-Hodge replied: “No, that’s part of the game now.
“We put ourselves on the market. Persons are entitled to say what they need exterior of this group, that is effective, however we all know what is going on on and that is all that issues.”
England have lost the services of Paige Scholfield for the T20 leg of their tour of South Africa, with the 28-year-old Surrey all-rounder withdrawn from the squad after suffering an ankle injury in training on Tuesday.
“We’re obviously really gutted for Paige,” Wyatt-Hodge stated. “She’s a good mate of mine as well, so I was really sad to see her go down.
“She’s a tricky cookie. She has been actually unfortunate with accidents over the previous couple of years however I’ve simply seen her and she or he is placing a smile on her face and staying optimistic.
“She really deserved her chance in this squad for this series. But I’m sure there will be lots more chances for her to show off what she can do in England colours.”
England in South Africa fixtures – dwell on Sky Sports activities
T20 sequence
- Sunday November 24: South Africa vs England – Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium, East London
- Wednesday November 27: South Africa vs England – Willowmoore Park, Benoni
- Saturday November 30: South Africa vs England – SuperSport Park, Centurion
ODI sequence
- Wednesday December 4: South Africa vs England – Kimberley Oval, Kimberley
- Sunday December 8: South Africa vs England – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban
- Wednesday December 11: South Africa vs England – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
Take a look at match
- December 15-18: South Africa vs England – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
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