“Victory in India would be England’s crowning glory”

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They have become a successful white-ball team - first under Eoin Morgan and now Jos Buttler - and would be the public's second favorite behind hosts India.

If England went as far as 'at the end, it would be the crowning glory of this victory. generation of players.

Yes, winning the 2019 World Cup on that incredible day at Lord's was wonderful, but, in terms of achievement, defending this title in India, without the local support or familiarity of conditions, would be truly special.

England are feared as a team. The opposition bowlers are intimidated, knowing full well the destructive power the batting team possesses.

There are other issues surrounding England's bowling, particularly with Ben Stokes unable to balance the team and play his part with the ball due to an injured knee.

Will leg-spinner Adil Rashid be fit enough to last the tournament? How will all-rounder Moeen Ali fare? Which of the seamers will they choose?

But England - and, just as importantly, their opponents - know that they can chase any score and that's not a bad starting point.

Their 3-1 series win over New Zealand last month also answered some questions following selection uncertainty.

Stokes' 182 puts an end to all nonsense. doubts about whether he should have been chosen after his retirement.

Dawid Malan still seems likely to justify his place, but he nailed that place at the top of the order with his century, a 96 and another fifty.

People should let him do it, because his track record speaks for itself. I'm always amazed that people question it.