‘England doesn’t function on aggression’: Ben Stokes on Virat Kohli’s outbursts
Animated and aggressive physique language would possibly work effectively for Virat Kohli and his Indian crew however that doesn’t have a bearing on England’s modus operandi, stated their premier all-rounder Ben Stokes.
The query was in reference to India captain Kohli’s aggressive in-your-face manner whereas fielding or celebrating a fall of a wicket.
“Every team and every player has a certain way of operating in the field, which makes them successful. As a team over the last four-five years, that’s not the way that works for us,” Stokes stated on the eve of their must-win second ODI towards India right here.
“We stick to what we do best and what we make is to build a better side. Each team is entitled to their own way of operations. India have there and we have ours,” the dashing all-rounder stated.
Asked whether or not he most popular a “nice or spiky” Virat, Stokes gave a sensible reply: “Personally, I prefer Virat doesn’t get runs, because that’s not good for us.”
After their 66-run loss within the first ODI, England danger of being usurped for his or her No 1 rating however Stokes stated it’s not their driving pressure.
“We should be No 1 due to our outcomes and the way we performed our cricket and we received’t go away from that. Being No 1 is clearly a implausible factor to have subsequent to your title as a crew, nevertheless it’s not our driving pressure.
“Our driving force is the way that we go about it and our attitude towards playing the game. And that’s what’s made us be successful, and the more successful we are obviously the more chance and the more opportunity we’ve got to be at No 1.”
In absence of Joe Root, the England all-rounder was promoted to No 3 spot from being a finisher. Stokes revealed that he’s not altering his mindset for the brand new position on suggestion of the designated England No 3.
“I did truly message Root simply asking about his mindset at No 3. He was fairly clear to me and simply stated ‘play the way that you play’. Just as a result of he performs a sure approach doesn’t imply that I must attempt to play like.
“At No 3, potentially, I would be facing 100 balls, compared to maybe 60-70 like I normally do. I haven’t looked to change too much, just might be facing a slightly different situation, especially when I’m starting off my innings.”
While there can be comparisons with Root, Stokes would ideally favor to comply with the Test captain’s mantra.
“There’s gonna be talk whoever is going to fill that place with Root not being here. People will keep talking but I’ll just go out and do what I’ve been asked to do.”
Stokes can be more likely to open for Rajasthan Royals within the IPL however the all-rounder stated it could don’t have any bearing on the place he bats for England in The T20 World Cup.
“It’s a talking point, and it always seems to pop up, but everyone deserves to be where they are in that batting lineup. Why do we change that?” he requested.
He feels that within the England line-up, every particular person has obtained his slot deservingly.
“In our T20 batting line-up, everyone deserves to be where they deserve to play. We’ve been formidable in the white ball format for over a number of years. Just because we lost the T20 series doesn’t mean we need to start changing things around.”
With twin damage blows to Eoin Morgan (break up webbing) and Sam Billings (collar bone), England could hand a debut to Liam Livingstone, 4 years after he represented the nation in T20Is.
Stokes is assured {that a} “fearless” Livingstone would embrace the chance if picked for the second ODI.
“He’s one of those guys that won’t let the occasion get on top of him if he had that opportunity. He’s a fearless cricketer. He’s got the type of attitude that we want to be involved in our set-up going forward,” he stated.
