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England's Harry Brook calls rain-affected first T20 vs South Africa 'a shambles' and explains why Jofra Archer was not risked

England captain Harry Brook criticized the rain-affected first T20 against South Africa, labeling it 'a shambles' after his team lost by 14 runs via the DLS method. The match was delayed due to rain, reducing it to nine overs per side. Brook expressed disappointment over the team's performance and the decision to withdraw Jofra Archer to protect him for upcoming matches. England aims to level the series in the next game in Manchester.
England's Harry Brook calls rain-affected first T20 vs South Africa 'a shambles' and explains why Jofra Archer was not risked
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England captain Harry Brook criticized the rain-affected first T20 against South Africa, labeling it 'a shambles' after his team lost by 14 runs via the DLS method. The match was delayed due to rain, reducing it to nine overs per side. Brook expressed disappointment over the team's performance and the decision to withdraw Jofra Archer to protect him for upcoming matches. England aims to level the series in the next game in Manchester.
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Key insights

  • 1

    Match Delayed by Rain

    The first T20 was significantly delayed due to rain, affecting gameplay.

  • 2

    Brook's Leadership Under Pressure

    Harry Brook faced challenges in leading the team during adverse conditions.

  • 3

    Jofra Archer's Withdrawal

    Archer was not played to avoid injury risks ahead of The Ashes.

Takeaways

England will seek to improve their performance in the upcoming T20 match.