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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Simon Burnton in Barbados

Chris Woakes urges England to learn T20 World Cup lessons in West Indies

Chris Woakes (left) in training before the first Twenty20 international against West Indies
Chris Woakes (left) in training before the first Twenty20 international against West Indies. Photograph: Randy Brooks/AFP/Getty Images

After spending two weeks and playing three games with a young squad and minds on the distant target of a 50-over tournament scheduled for 2027, this is where the serious business starts for England.

Six months out from a T20 World Cup in which, while co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, England are likely to play only in the Caribbean, the next five games represent a crucial chance to boost confidence in the format and knowledge of local conditions.

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