England’s young team are disciplined, zealous and enjoying themselves as they move into final ODI against Pakistan confident of taking the series 3-1Andrew Strauss has kept emphasising the importance of one-day cricket for England. He did so when he appointed Trevor Bayliss in May (since very few coaches have overseen teams in World Cup finals) and he reiterated a recent commitment during his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates.
So in his eyes victory over Pakistan in the four-match series would not only be satisfactory but also fundamental. On Friday England play their last 50-overs match of the tour and a win would enable them to take the series 3-1. They now find themselves as the favourites even though they are playing in alien conditions.
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Source: theguardian.com