Liam Dawson Confident in England's Spin Attack Ahead of Pakistan Clash

England's All-Rounder Optimistic About Team's Performance

On Monday, England's all-rounder Liam Dawson expressed confidence in the team's current form, stating they are 'in a very good place' despite a mixed performance during the group stages of the T20 World Cup. He highlighted the effectiveness of their spin attack as a key asset.

After a challenging few weeks that included a 30-run defeat to the West Indies and narrow victories against Nepal and Scotland, England successfully advanced to the Super 8s.

In their opening Super 8s match, they delivered a strong performance against co-hosts Sri Lanka, winning by 51 runs. England restricted Sri Lanka to just 95 runs after posting 146/9 themselves.

Dawson noted the impressive display of their spinners, who took seven out of ten wickets, with Will Jacks leading the charge with figures of 3/22 in four overs, while both Adil Rashid and Dawson claimed two wickets each.

Discussing the upcoming match against Pakistan, Dawson acknowledged the different challenges they might face, particularly if the pitch offers better batting conditions. He emphasized the versatility of their spin attack, which includes four skilled spinners.

Dawson also pointed out the importance of preparing for the entire Pakistan team rather than focusing solely on their mystery spinner, Usman Tariq, mentioning other notable players like Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz.

While acknowledging that England has room for improvement, Dawson stressed the significance of securing wins in tournament play, regardless of the performance quality. He reflected on their successful bilateral series against Sri Lanka, indicating that they are capable of better batting performances.