EXCLUSIVE: We want to make sure we peak at the right time before the ODI World Cup; Ben Stokes is the most complete player in the world: Joe Root | Cricket News
I will now aim to protect them ODI . World Cup headlines when they come to India in October this year for the exhibition event.
Over the years, a standout England player was Original Joe. The former England Test captain has now set his sights on his upcoming tour of New Zealand starting February 16.
Root, who is playing for Dubai Capitals in the DP World ILT20 tournament being held in the UAE, spoke to TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview and discussed the changes in his technique, the team England team in 2023 World Cup plans, their amazing run in white ball cricket, and much more…
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England have seen a revolution in their white-ball cricket in recent times. yours about that…
Clarity and confidence are very important. You look at the white team. The amount of power in depth that we have, the amount of players we have. They entered the team and performed from the very beginning. A big reason for that is that there is great competition. There is a lot of talent on the team and players can cover a lot of bases. In Test cricket, people go out there and play at the moment.
It will be a great opportunity for us next month. We are going to New Zealand. Hopefully we can replicate what we’ve done so far in those conditions and grow and develop further as a team. We just have to keep looking to grow with confidence, keep growing as a team and add it all together, just like we’ve done so far, and keep taking great strides as a team. is a group.
Are you saying that England will be under pressure as the defending champion in terms of India in the upcoming ODI World Cup…
There is always pressure around the World Cup and major tournaments. That’s part of it. It doesn’t matter if you won it all or not in the last four years. It’s about how you enter the occasion. We just make sure we’re ready, tick all the necessary boxes, and deliver in those conditions. It’s been a big year for everyone.
One thing that we can have now that four years ago didn’t, is a little more experience. There are still a lot of people who have played in Indian terms. It was great to have that experience. Those who have played a lot of cricket in those conditions (in India) will be the most important ones.
Britain doesn’t want to complicate things too much. All we’re doing is believing in ourselves, developing confidence, and making sure we’re as prepared as we can to get to the top at the right time and at those peak times. .
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We’ve seen changes in your batting style. You’ve added some unorthodox photos to your repertoire. Is this because cricket is now more flexible and demanding?
You look at how I used to hit the ball at the beginning of my career and you look at the present. It has changed quite drastically. You might say the same for someone who’s been playing for the last 10 years or so. If you look at the different techniques now from when I started, it would be different. It is similar to Steve Smithlike Kane Williamson.
You have to keep finding ways to grow as a player. You cannot stand still. The amount of technology and information that opposing teams have, individuals have and the way you play if you stand still, they will find a way to get you out. You have to try to stay ahead, you have to be smart and you have to keep adding what you have in terms of skills.
It’s just trying to keep looking to get better, keep growing and keep learning from top players around the world. You shouldn’t have an ego. Just constantly looking to get better. Believe me, it serves you well.
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Is Ben Stokes the most complete player in the world?
Correct. I am biased. But there is. One thing that Ben can do is he can win a game on his own. He can turn things around with the ball. He just needed a spell to turn things upside down. The other thing is his captaincy. We’ve seen what a good leader he is. He is an outstanding leader – both as a captain and as a senior player. He’s leading from the front and his action, on the pitch, is fantastic.
He will do the hard yards. He casts more than 10 spells. He has put himself in the hot spot on the pitch in whiteball cricket. We’ve seen what he can do in pressure situations, especially with Batman. His test innings were in Headingley against Australia, or look at the World Cup finals where he stood up for the really important moments and served. For me, it’s very difficult to replicate.
You can look at the numbers and you can see the stats, but that’s how often he stands up when that really matters. And that’s what sets him apart from the others. Yes, he is the most complete player in the world.
