“England’s Topley Prepared for Death-Overs Bowling Role”,In his return to the England side during the T20 World Cup, Reece Topley has taken on the responsibility of opening the bowling, having missed the first two group matches. The left-arm seamer expressed confidence in his ability to contribute effectively in the crucial death overs, aiming to bolster the defending champions’ bowling attack.
The towering seamer opened the bowling against both Oman and Namibia as England made the Super Eight stage of the tournament.
Jofra Archer and Chris Jordan are England’s preferred bowlers in the final overs of an innings but Topley also relishes bowling at a stage when batters throw caution to the wind.
“Reece Topley, speaking to reporters ahead of England’s Group 1 match against West Indies in the T20 World Cup, stated, ‘It’s nothing new, I’ve done it in an England shirt before.'”
“I actually really enjoy it because it’s kind of like the time where you get your rewards for bowling well up top and keeping it tight. “It’s the time when wickets fall. So it’s quite exciting in that respect and I don’t think there’s anything to be feared.”
“In addition to his regular yorkers, Topley’s arsenal features a back-of-the-hand slower delivery and wide yorkers, making him a versatile option for the crucial final overs.”
Topley said he was disappointed having to warm the bench initially but attributed it to the depth of England’s pace talent, which includes Mark Wood.
“I was disappointed but I’m sure each game there’s been four disappointed players. “I think we’re blessed to the point that we’re trying to fit too many players into an 11.”
