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Malik Ouzia

England: Phil Salt happy with Sam Curran role despite Australia demolition job

Phil Salt defended England's use of "world-class all-rounder" Sam Curran, after his side were crushed by Australia in last night's opening T20 in Southampton.

Australia made a flying start to their innings, scoring 86 runs in the opening powerplay, and while England fought back well to restrict the tourists to 179, they were bowled out for 151, with four balls to spare, in the chase.

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