Ben Duckett is all about the Champions Trophy, even if it means England faces a tough series in India. He’s focused on winning when it counts the most. After a four-wicket loss on Sunday, England now has four straight defeats in one-day internationals against India, with Rohit Sharma shining in the match, scoring 119 runs.
England has one more game in Ahmedabad before heading to the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Their tournament kicks off against Australia on February 22.
Duckett made a quick 65 runs in the second ODI but was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja. England managed to score over 300 runs, but they missed a big innings from any player, with Joe Root being the top scorer at 69 runs.
Duckett expressed his drive to improve, saying he wasn’t satisfied with settling for 60 runs. He mentioned the team’s strategy, backed by head coach Brendon McCullum. “It’s about putting pressure on the bowlers,” he said. He believed that if he could hit well, they might set a huge score of 350.
Duckett’s aggressive style matches McCullum’s coaching philosophy, which encourages players to take risks. He noted, “Baz will never criticize me for being bold in my approach. As long as we practice the right shots and play to our strengths, we’ll be fine.”
In summary, while the ODI series is tough, Duckett and his teammates have their eyes set on the bigger prize—the Champions Trophy. That’s where they hope to truly shine.
