All-rounder Alice Capsey says new captain and coach duo Nat Sciver-Brunt and Charlotte Edwards have given England a freshness as they appear to stretch their unbeaten run within the World Cup in opposition to Pakistan.
Sciver-Brunt’s facet have overwhelmed South Africa, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to date, and will probably be favourites in opposition to a winless Pakistan in Colombo on Wednesday.
Capsey, who’s batting at seven and offering a fourth spin possibility, additionally emphasised the significance of taking successful momentum into crunch video games on the finish of the group stage in opposition to India, Australia and New Zealand.
“The change in management with Nat and Lottie coming in has been actually refreshing, within the sense that we’re speaking in regards to the sport differently,” Capsey advised BBC Sport.
“Lottie is so skilled, and with the ability to study from her not solely as a coach however from what she achieved as a participant, it is wonderful.
“It will be tremendously appreciated [to face India still unbeaten]. However each workforce brings a distinct problem, and particularly in these situations a workforce like Pakistan can undoubtedly pose a menace, maybe a distinct one to what we’re used to.
“I do know they have not gained a sport to date however they’re undoubtedly not a workforce we’re taking calmly.”
Capsey made a significant 20 within the tense, low chase in opposition to Bangladesh however fell for a duck in opposition to Sri Lanka as she was sufferer to sharp flip from Inoka Ranaweera.
The 21-year-old has important T20 expertise in India from enjoying for Delhi Capitals however is enjoying in her first 50-over World Cup, and says the spin-friendly situations are posing a brand new problem for her.
“I’ve by no means skilled something like this,” stated Capsey.
“All of the pitches in the course of the WPL have been fairly flat and there wasn’t something just like the flip and bounce we have had to date. It has been an actual studying curve however an incredible one to study from.
“I am increasing my sport and creating as a batter as we go, and simply watching how Nat and Heather Knight have gone about it has been vastly essential for me, with the ability to choose their brains once I must.”
Ought to England beat Pakistan, they are going to be in a really robust place to seal a semi-final spot earlier than they play India in Indore on Sunday and defending champions Australia on the similar venue the next Wednesday.
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