After a rain-affected T20 series, which England won 1-0 with only one match producing a result, Brook said the squad is feeling upbeat ahead of the 50-over challenge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere will be a few changes in the side, a few big names coming back and hopefully we can have a good start on Sunday and continue the momentum going forward,\u201d Brook said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The young batter credited the team\u2019s chemistry and off-field camaraderie for helping them perform with freedom on the pitch. \u201cWe have tried to have a lot of fun off the field to help us have fun on the pitch as well. This tour has been amazing for us as a group,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England\u2019s busy schedule sees them moving from the ODIs into an Ashes series in Australia, followed by a white-ball tour of Sri Lanka and then the T20 World Cup. But Brook believes the squad\u2019s balance and depth make them well-prepared for the challenge ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt is disappointing to only play one game, but we had an amazing game that night. It is good momentum leading forward into the T20 World Cup,\u201d Brook said after the washed-out third T20 in Auckland. \u201cI think we have a beautiful balance to the side, a lot of depth to the batting and then some extremely skilful bowlers who can close out games. So, I feel like we are in a really good, strong position.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For hosts New Zealand, the series brings mixed news. Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out due to stiffness in his side, while Kane Williamson makes his long-awaited return after missing action since the Champions Trophy final defeat to India in March.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt is disappointing to only play one game, but we had an amazing game that night. It is good momentum leading forward into the T20 World Cup,\u201d Brook said after the washed-out third T20 in Auckland. \u201cI think we have a beautiful balance to the side, a lot of depth to the batting and then some extremely skilful bowlers who can close out games. So, I feel like we are in a really good, strong position.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Williamson, who has captained New Zealand in 41 of his 105 Tests and 91 of his 173 ODIs, stated that he remains focused on the immediate future rather than long-term plans. \u201cNot (looking) too far ahead. At the back of my mind, there\u2019s probably the ODI World Cup. There\u2019s always other things. Test cricket is pretty dear to me as well,\u201d he said. \u201cReally, it\u2019s a little bit about what I want, and a little bit more about what the team wants and where it\u2019s going and what we\u2019re sort of buying into.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n