DEREK PRINGLE

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England have just two more T20 matches against Pakistan, following Saturday’s pipe-opener at Edgbaston, before they mount their defence of the T20 World Cup they won two years ago. It doesn’t seem enough to discover one’s mojo but in a format where every ball is loaded with meaning even the most extensive preparation can be undone in the blink of an eye.
The best England can hope to achieve from these immediate fixtures, given the differences in climate and conditions to the Caribbean and USA, is the confidence boost that comes from winning. That, and a refres...