Time away from cricket owing to recurrent accidents was made “worthwhile” by his unimaginable effort in England’s 100-run drubbing of India within the second ODI, stated left-arm pacer Reece Topley.
The 28-year-old grabbed 6-24 as reigning world champions England, defending a modest 246, bounced again from their embarrassing 10-wicket defeat on the Oval to degree the three-match collection at 1-1 at Lord’s on Thursday.
“It means a lot, it makes it all worthwhile to be honest,” stated Topley on the post-match presentation.
With his efficiency at Lord’s, he improved upon former England skipper Paul Collingwood’s 17-year-old file (6/31) in opposition to Bangladesh.
With the collection now levelled at 1-1, each the groups will sq. up as soon as once more within the third and remaining ODI at Old Trafford on Sunday.
“That was a terrific team performance… Just happy that it came off. It (today) means a lot. It’s a big game at the weekend, try and wrap up the series. Hopefully, we do that, and whatever is next,” Topley stated.
Reece Topley’s unimaginable spell places him on prime of the all-time males’s checklist for England bowlers 👏
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Topley has represented England in solely 17 ODI video games since making his debut in 2015, and a profession interrupted by again accidents meant he needed to miss a number of video games for his nation.
But he’s decided to take advantage of his comeback. “It is everyone’s dream to play for England,” he stated. “I just want to pull the shirt on as many times as I can and play my part. It is a privilege every time.”
England skipper Jos Buttler, who admitted that England didn’t bat effectively as soon as once more, heaped reward on Topley’s never-say-die perspective.
“He’s had quite an interesting story. For him to come back from that and to take 6/24 at Lord’s is an incredibly special performance,” Buttler stated.
“It’s a tribute to his perseverance and his outlook on life and the game. He’s had really tough experiences, not knowing if he would play again, and that’s given him a real sense of perspective and a real enjoyment when he’s playing,” he added.
