England's Fragile Progress in One Day Cricket England's recent 2 1 ODI series victory over India has sparked optimism about the team's prospects for the upcoming World Cup.
The performances of Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell at the top, along with Joe Root's resurgence, have provided a much needed boost. The opening pair has long been a source of concern for England.
With Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, and Zak Crawley currently out of contention, Duckett and Bethell were given the chance to make their mark at Lord's.