New Delhi: Former English captain Eoin Morgan is full of praise for the Test team’s performance. With a 2-0 series lead against Sri Lanka and one game remaining, the team’s efforts have been commendable and worthy of appreciation.
England’s victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s, a 190-run triumph, marks another series win in their home summer, following the 3-0 win against the West Indies. This significant win is a testament to the team’s resilience, especially in the absence of regular skipper Ben Stokes, Zak Crawley, and Mark Wood due to injuries.
Looking ahead, the Stokes-led squad is set to embark on a challenging journey. A five-match Test series against India from June 20 to August 4, followed by the Ashes tour of Australia, is on the horizon. The team’s strategic planning and the outstanding cricket they’ve played this summer fill them with optimism for these upcoming battles.
“Things are aligning quite nicely, with players coming through and putting in performances like Gus Atkinson, Olly Stone fully fit, Matthew Potts coming back in as well. That is without three of your main players – Ben Stokes, Mark Wood, and Zak Crawley. So, things are going along quite nicely for England,” said Morgan to Sky Sports Cricket.
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England’s bowler Gus Atkinson was the standout performance in the Lord’s Test victory over Sri Lanka. His exceptional performance, taking 5-62 in the second innings after scoring 118 in the hosts’ first, was a testament to his potential and impact on the team. After Vinoo Mankad and Ian Botham, he became the third player to take five wickets and hit a century in the same test.
“I think the control elements and the pace at which Atkinson bowls are two of his biggest strengths. It is actually the strongest point he has on flatter wickets. He seems very at ease bowling wobble seam deliveries. A bit of extra responsibility, taking the new ball in this Test match, he has taken every bit of it in his stride,” said the 2019 ODI World Cup-winning captain.
“There used to be this stigma of who would take the new ball. He would be a first-change bowler in previous generations. But he has just been outstanding so far and he just loves bowling on this ground because he can create opportunities and he can get the ball to move around,” concluded Morgan.
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–IANS
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