\"I think first and foremost we wanted to win the series 3-0 and I am really happy with that,\" Edwards told Sky Sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
That result, powered by a gritty unbeaten 66 from captain Heather Knight, who batted through a hamstring injury, helped England defend 144-5 against a resurgent Hayley Matthews-led West Indies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the sweep, Edwards acknowledged the pressure applied by Matthews throughout the series. \u201cI think we have been put under pressure by Hayley Matthews, and I have been pleased with how the bowlers have reacted,\u201d she said. \u201cI have been so impressed with the batting unit. I have told them to be ruthless and, when they get the opportunity to win games, to win them. I think we have done all of that.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was also a series of comebacks. Pace duo Issy Wong and Emily Arlott were handed opportunities to return to the international setup, and they delivered. Arlott, in particular, made headlines with a triple strike in seven balls in the second T20I. \u201cI am really impressed with Wong,\u201d said Edwards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cArlott, we have all seen her in domestic cricket and how good she has been, but to come here and look really at ease in international cricket is really pleasing. We have not even seen her bat yet, which I am very excited to see.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As a coach in her first assignment, Edwards is still assessing roles and personnel. \u201cI am looking at every way we can improve. This is my first series with this team, and I am trying to learn about players and roles,\u201d she explained. \u201cI want us to play the game in front of us, and I think that is important for me at the moment, not looking too far ahead.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But the ODI series\u2014and the 50-over World Cup that follows in September\u2014already loom large. \u201cThese games are really big for us. We\u2019ve probably got nine games before the World Cup starts, so a lot of this is going to be about us getting the right balance of team,\u201d Edwards said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
One key decision revolves around Nat Sciver-Brunt, who won\u2019t be bowling this summer due to an Achilles issue. \u201cNat won't be bowling in this series, and she probably isn't going to bowl for the summer. She has got a bit of an Achilles issue and we want her fit and firing for the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Edwards revealed. \u201cIt gives her a good opportunity to look at other options. We know we have got those options if and when Nat comes back to bowl.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Even as she looks ahead, Edwards recognises the healthy competition brewing within the squad. \u201cThere are a number of our players who have got currency in the bank in terms of their performances,\u201d she said. \u201cI feel there is a real competitiveness around this team at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Edwards revealed. \u201cIt gives her a good opportunity to look at other options. We know we have got those options if and when Nat comes back to bowl.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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