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ENGLAND Test captain Ben Stokes is convinced the nation’s white ball teams are heading in the right direction despite missing out on a chance to defend their T20 World Cup title.
Thursday night’s 68-run semi-final defeat by India in Guyana ended their hopes of retaining the trophy they won in 2022 and left head coach Matthew Mott and skipper Jos Buttler with questions to address in the wake of a humiliating exit from the 50-over World Cup in November last year.
However, asked if he felt England’s white ball teams were moving in the right direction under their charge, Stokes told the PA news agency: “That’s what it’s all about. Being part of sport is about growing and progressing your sides.
