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England's World Cup woes are forgotten insists Adil

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Published date24 April 2024
Publication titleBirmingham Mail (England)
Jos Buttler's side surrendered their ODI title meekly last year, crashing out in the group stage after six defeats from nine games, but still hold the 20-over title they claimed in 2022

Competition is likely to be fierce again in June when the T20 World Cup takes place in the West Indies and United States of America, but Rashid is confident there is no scarring from their tournament trouble last time around.

Instead, the leg-spinner trusts a change of format will help unlock his side's winning mentality.

"We are not thinking of what has gone on in the past, we're not thinking about the poor World Cup or people not being in form. That's a completely different format," he said.

"Yes, we had a poor run or whatever and we didn't play well: bat, ball, as a team, as a unit, everything. But I think this is a completely different format where we're currently world champions. You have the mindset of champions.

"We're confident. We've got the team, we've got the mindset, we've got the players, we've got the experience. If we go out there having that same belief, I think we'll hopefully go all the way.

"Prior to that we may not be playing well but as soon the tournament comes, people can turn up, teams can turn up and just switch on and win the World Cup."

England have one warm-up series against Pakistan in May before they fly to the Caribbean We are not and are expected to name a squad, as well as the provisional World Cup group, next week.

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