Cricket-England batting power gives them fighting chance

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Third One Day International - England v New Zealand - The Oval, London, Britain - September 13, 2023 England's Ben Stokes in action Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - England head into the defence of their World Cup title short of ODI practice but unconcerned as they will approach the 50-overs format in the same way they have tests and T20s - with total commitment to attack and confidence in success.

While there might be tactical tweaks, and the presence of a "rock" in the shape of Dawid Malan gives a semblance of stability, "Bazball" will still be in the air and captain Jos Buttler and coach Matthew Mott will give the team absolute licence to attack.