Despite phil salt

T20 World Cup Super Eights: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned England’s approach with the bat after their underwhelming first-innings display against Sri Lanka in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights.

Reacting to England’s 146/9, built on a sluggish powerplay and a middle-overs slowdown against spin, Ashwin did not mince words in his assessment of the 2022 champions’ intent and clarity.

"England refusing to play the brand of cricket they are capable of playing. Happens mostly when there is uncertainty around the group,” Ashwin wrote on X.