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harry brook He believes England’s T20 team is getting some bonding time new zealand This means that a rain-affected tour is worth it after the “bad conditions” of build-up before facing South Africa In summer.
Only 22 balls were bowled at Eden Park due to rain, which was the second abandonment of the three-match T20 series. England Beat Black Caps by 65 runs to win 1-0 christchurch On Monday.
The series being played in New Zealand’s early spring and before the start of their domestic campaign has raised questions about its feasibility, but Brook argued that the trip was useful from England’s perspective.
The Yorkshireman enjoyed a few days relaxing with his teammates in Queenstown ahead of the series, which he admitted is an increasing rarity for his limited-overs side.
“You don’t want to come to this part of the world and just play one game, so it’s very frustrating,” Brooks said.
“But we have achieved a lot. We had that trip at the beginning of the series where we went to Queenstown and bonded with the team for a few days.
“We spent a few days together – white-ball teams never had that – so spending time together and trying to be good friends and having a lot of fun off the field can help you on the field.
“We’ve had a lot of fun, and the smiles on the field mean we’re having a good time off the field. It’s been very worthwhile.”
Brook admitted the way he had prepared to face the Kiwis was in contrast to facing South Africa in three ODIs last month, with the series opener at Headingley two days after The Hundred final.
After spending the last month playing in the 100-ball competition and featuring five players in the showpiece, England did not find time to focus on the ODIs and suffered a seven-wicket defeat.
“I don’t think we’ve got a training session together, which is a bit disappointing going into the first ODI,” Brooks said.
England also lost at Lord’s before scoring more than 400 at the Utility Bowl, something Brook hopes can be a springboard for three ODIs in New Zealand, the first of which takes place at Mount Maunganui on Sunday.
Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith arrived in New Zealand on Wednesday and will strengthen the batting unit, while fast bowler Jofra Archer is due to arrive on Saturday and will be available for the last two ODIs.
“We don’t really have that time as a group for the one-day team,” Brook said. “I know there are a lot of similar faces and a lot of boys playing Test cricket in the ODI team.
“We’re going in the right direction. I thought we did well against South Africa in the summer and they played some amazing cricket, but we can take that last game in Southampton as a step up.
“If we play like this, we’ll be a very, very strong team. Take the momentum we got from that game into this series and we’ll be fine.”