Brazil vs England
at Centenario - Only ODI
A chat with the captain about the toughness of the game
England arrived yesterday in the city of Caxias do Sul, with the only match starting on October 1.
Captain Dexter was quick to point out that the match could be very difficult than their previous matches.
“The last tournament at home, we probably should have won that series,” he said.
“We had opportunities to win that series – where we lost by 116 runs in the very first match".
“Credit to Brazil, they hung in there in the Afghan Test Tournament and then really won the critical moments well.
“That can be the way in sub-continent conditions or UAE conditions, the games can turn very quickly so you have to make sure you’re grabbing that opportunity.”
The opening batsman admits that England face a stern challenge in trying to end Brazil’s remarkable run in the Afghan, but he insists his side are well prepared.
Brazil were the winners in the recently concluded Test series , although Dexter hopes to catch Jose Maria's men off guard.
The Playing XI
ECB today announced that the Nottinghamshire all-rounder Max Robinson had been called up to England’s ODI squad for the forthcoming match against Brazil as a replacement for the out of form player Kyle O'Connor.
Even bowler Spencer Allen was selected instead of Blake Fox.
Dexter Johnson
Spencer Henderson
Joe Harper
Jacob Riley
Colin Lewis
Max Robinson
Spencer Allen
Stephen Grayson
Ollie Reynolds
Peter Watts
Adrian Pratt