England captain Brook hopes for recovery after Perth ODI defeat

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 13:43 · Archive

England were swept aside in their ODI opener at Perth, conceding a seven-wicket defeat after being knocked over for 131.

England's opening ODI of their Australian tour ended in defeat at Perth's Optus Stadium on Friday. They were bowled out for 131 before losing by seven wickets, undone by the sharp bounce characteristic of Western Australia's pitches.

England now travel to Adelaide for a must-win second match, but the two-and-a-half-hour evening flight means they will have no opportunity to train and work on the issues that led to their collapse. Captain Harry Brook acknowledged the tight schedule but said it reflected the demands of white-ball cricket and the World Cup campaign England will face in South Africa next year.

'Cricket, and especially white-ball cricket, comes so thick and fast and you've got to be able to and be prepared to move on very quickly,' Brook said. He added that the different conditions in Adelaide, where the pitch is expected to be slightly lower and slower than Perth, would present fresh lessons for his team. 'It's a good opportunity for us to learn some lessons and work towards that World Cup,' he said.

How it is being reported

• Brook hopeful of improvements vs Australia despite lack of training sessionEngland captain Harry Brook is hoping his side can bounce back quickly from a losing start to their Australian tour, even if they haven't had time to hit the nets again before taking the field in Adelaide.Sky Sports · 14 Nov, 11:28
• Harry Brook hoping for improved England performance despite quick turnaroundBrook’s side were swept aside in their ODI opener at Perth’s Optus Stadium.Independent Sport · 14 Nov, 07:00

In this story: Harry Brook · England · Perth · Adelaide · Australia · Western Australia · South Africa

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