The Scivor-Strint wisely did not comment on whether there would be any change immediately after Bristol’s defeat, saying that he had “full confidence” among all the players.
He also highlighted the significant improvement of England in the powerplay, where he limited India to 35–3, but the counter-attack of India appeared to catch the bowlers from the guard and they were distracted by their plans.
33% of his delivery in Powerplay was at a good line and a run-rate of 4.2 on length, but was submerged by 15% in the mid-over as India had added 103–1 and 11% to the last four overs as Amanjot Kaur and Richa Ghosh had removed the game from England.
Lauren Bell was one of some England players to come away from ash with credits and continued that form in this summer, took 2–17 in Bristol as she now leads the attack with very improvised maturity and stability.
He effectively executed his slow-ball plan, established the area accordingly and forced India’s batsmen to adjust it.
But India has been smart, and England has not responded quickly. Lensi Smith, who starred against the West Indies with her left-handed spin, is clearly targeted at Trent Bridge with 0–41 from three overs and 0-37 in Bristol by 0-37.
It is an unfamiliar region for England, which are very effective at home – before the Windies series, he won 79.3% of the white -ball game completed at home since 2020.
They should not be written against one side after just two matches that are turning into contenders for the real World Cup, especially at home turf, and it is not yet the crunch time for England or Edwards whether they can bend it around.
But the new coach is said to be ruthless by the people around him, and oblivious to make the best decisions for the team.
This is the first challenge of England under his leadership, and how Edwards has responded to how much has been really changed in the set-up that was previously accused of cosmness and decency.
