Published: Jun 20, 2015, 03:55 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 20, 2015, 03:55 PM (IST)
London: England all-rounder Ben Stokes has heaped praise on caretaker-coach Paul Farbrace for bringing a renewed optimism to the team ahead of their ODI final clash against New Zealand at Durham.
England displayed tremendous level of resilience as they levelled the five-match series 2-2 on Wednesday, thanks to contrasting tons by captain Eoin Morgan and Joe Root. Graeme Swann urges England to keep up ODI ‘courage’
Farbrace was appointed on an interim basis after Peter Moores was sacked in May in the wake of England’s dismal World Cup campaign. Jonny Bairstow to cover for injured Jos Buttler ahead of England’s 5th ODI
Stokes said that Farbrace has brought a really positive formula with him, pointing to the recent surge in England’s cricket, the BBC reported. Mike Hesson hopes for ‘fantastic finale’ to England vs New Zealand series
The all-rounder insisted that they have played some outstanding cricket against the second-best team in the world, adding that hopefully they could get that victory on Saturday and make it an even more special day. Morgan becomes first ENG ODI captain to register four or more 50-plus scores
