What should in theory be a Caribbean cruise of a group stage for England now has the potential to hit choppier waters, with Mark Wood admitting Saturday’s encounter with Australia will shape perceptions of their T20 World Cup credentials.
A loss would not be terminal to hopes of reaching the Super Eight phase. But, after Tuesday’s washout against Scotland, it may mean Jos Buttler’s defending champions need to both win and boost their net run-rate against Namibia and Oman in Antigua next week, while keeping an eye on other results.
