NEW DELHI: Ahead of his side's T20 World Cup game against Oman, England head coach Matthew Mott expressed optimism that Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood's remarks about playing to eliminate England from the tournament were made in jest.
England will confront Oman in their Group B encounter at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday. England face the peril of being ousted from the tournament. Positioned fourth in Group B after a no result against Scotland and a defeat to Australia, a loss against either Oman or Namibia will eliminate the defending champions.