Joe Root Says Continuity Within Team Is Tough To Maintain Due To Covid-19

 England captain Joe Root has backed his under-performing teammates and opened up on multiple factors behind it as well. He added that continuity is a hard thing to maintain amid the tough time of COVID-19 and bio-bubble also.

However, England’s Test squad has always been criticized for their recent performances on several occasions. Earlier, England used to create trouble against any opposition but now they have lost the touch as well.

And, the lack of continuity is the main reason behind it. Moreover, their batting unit has become inconsistent with their performance and Joe Root said that it’s something that is happening because of the pandemic in the world and praises the work ethics of his teammates amid this crunch time as well.

“You see the guys put in the work time and time again. One thing you can never question about anyone in this team is their work ethic. I think everyone throws everything into their practice and does everything they can to make themselves better,” Root said during a virtual press conference. “COVID-19 has had quite an effect on our consistency in backing up teams, whether that be workload through having to rotate players or through the conditions, it’s been a difficult thing to get continuity in that respect.”

However, all-rounder Moeen Ali has been added to the squad for the Lord’s Test against India. Meanwhile, he is expected to play his first Test on home soil since Ashes 2019. Root, however believes Ali has the match-winning ability as well. The second Test between England and India will be played on August 12 at Lord’s.

“I’ve always been a huge fan of him. He’s a wonderful cricketer across the formats. He has the ability to go out there and win games with bat and ball. He’s proven in the past. He plays best cricket when he’s enjoying it and he’s full of confidence. I’m quite happy to give him a huge amount of responsibility if he gets a chance to play because he responds extremely well to that. He is a leader within the dressing room, has a great personality, drags people with him so it’d be great to have him back again,” Joe Root concluded.

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