Matthew Mott refutes any claims of discord within the England team following comments from former captain Eoin Morgan suggesting that their World Cup performances have raised doubts about the team’s morale and revealed underlying issues within the squad.

Despite a tough loss to India in Lucknow, England is still at the bottom of the 10-team table. They were able to limit India to a score of 229, but ultimately were bowled out for only 129 points. Despite this disappointing streak of five losses in six games, coach Mott maintains that his team remains united.

The head coach acknowledged that Eoin has a right to his opinion, but mentioned that he has not been present for team discussions. The coach intends to speak with Eoin about his thoughts. However, the coach believes that no one within the team would agree with Eoin’s perspective, despite their recent results. The coach emphasized the strong bond within the team, even noting how surprised Dave Humphreys, a former Ireland rugby player and current director of cricket for the England and Wales Cricket Board, was by the team’s unity during his observation.

There is always a chance for a group to break apart when they are facing defeat. However, in my experience, this group has remained incredibly united. Our training sessions are filled with laughter and camaraderie. Everyone is supportive and lending a helping hand. It’s easy to do this when we are winning, but it takes true strength to do so when we are losing. I am proud that we continue to fight and push forward.

Chris Woakes acknowledged that the team was lacking in confidence, stating that they would be willing to invest a significant amount of money in purchasing some. However, Mott believes that despite their recent difficulties, the team will ultimately benefit from the challenges they have faced.

“It’s a challenging time and I believe it will be remembered for quite some time,” he stated. “However, when faced with obstacles and continuous setbacks, it’s important to take note and use them as fuel to improve and prevent future occurrences.”

Despite England’s failure with the bat, Mott noted that their performance in the field was a source of encouragement. He praised the team’s commitment and described their fielding and bowling as brilliant. However, he acknowledged that the second half of the game was one they would prefer to forget.

Source: theguardian.com