England captain Harry Brook stated that the pitch used for Saturday’s second one-day international against Sri Lanka was likely the worst he has ever played on, despite their series-levelling win in Colombo. England employed six spinners, who bowled a total of 40.3 overs— the highest by the team in an ODI— on a slow, turning surface at Khettarama, where Joe Root’s steady 75 helped secure their five-wicket triumph.
“The pitch is probably the worst pitch I’ve ever played on,” Brook commented after England’s first win in 12 ODIs away from home. “You had to go out there and adapt as quickly as possible and just try to get off strike and get the other batter on strike.”
Brook scored 42 off 75 balls at a strike rate of 56, which is significantly lower than his overall strike rate of 99.83 in this format. He also praised Root for expertly handling spin, marking his second consecutive fifty of the series.
“He is an incredible player, and his ability to get off strike and capitalize on any loose deliveries is remarkable,” Brook remarked. “Joe is a phenomenal asset to have in our team.” The third and final ODI is scheduled at the same venue on Tuesday.
“The pitch is probably the worst pitch I’ve ever played on,” Brook commented after England’s first win in 12 ODIs away from home. “You had to go out there and adapt as quickly as possible and just try to get off strike and get the other batter on strike.”
Brook scored 42 off 75 balls at a strike rate of 56, which is significantly lower than his overall strike rate of 99.83 in this format. He also praised Root for expertly handling spin, marking his second consecutive fifty of the series.
“He is an incredible player, and his ability to get off strike and capitalize on any loose deliveries is remarkable,” Brook remarked. “Joe is a phenomenal asset to have in our team.” The third and final ODI is scheduled at the same venue on Tuesday.
