England learning on the job in ODIs - Root
England batter Joe Root explains the difficulties for young batters in 50-over cricket because of a lack of exposure to the format.
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"I think that's one of the biggest challenges for this team and the young guys coming through."
— Joe Root , Athlete
"You've got to be brave and know that you can absorb pressure, because you have always got more time than you think."
— Joe Root , Athlete
"I'm delighted we found a way of doing it that doesn't suit some of those guys and how they're used to playing."
— Joe Root , Athlete
Key People
Ben Duckett is a professional cricketer representing England.
Jacob Bethell is an England cricketer and team-mate of Jos Buttler.
Joe Root is an English cricketer and the former captain of the England Test team.
Jos Buttler is the leading T20 run-scorer for England and regarded as one of the greatest white-ball batters.
Virat Kohli is a prominent Indian cricketer and former captain of the national team.
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England batter Joe Root explains the difficulties for young batters in 50-over cricket because of a lack of exposure to the format.
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