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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tanya Aldred

Dawid Malan is England’s hot potato: often fiery but a vital ingredient

Dawid Malan batting against Bangladesh
Dawid Malan on his way to 140 in England’s World Cup win against Bangladesh. Photograph: Pankaj Nangia/Shutterstock

Dawid Malan is the potato of England’s World Cup team. Hugely underrated, completely reliable, extremely adaptable and easily spiced up.

In a game against Bangladesh that England had to win to kickstart their campaign, after they dropped the spaghetti against New Zealand, he led the charge from the front – a sublime century from a man in sublime form. His

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