Chris Woakes has admitted he has been “frustrated” by his performances in England’s first two games of the World Cup but insisted the team have travelled determined to “knock the subcontinental teams off their perch”.
Woakes has a key role as an opening bowler in setting the tone for his side’s performances in the field, but in both matches so far his early overs have been ruthlessly punished. To make matters worse, whoever has opened at the other end has thrived: against New Zealand Woakes’ first two overs went for 19 while Sam Curran started with two maidens and took one wicket, while against Bangladesh Woakes’ opening four overs cost 34 runs while Reece Topley gave up only 10, while taking three wickets.
