Stuart Broad believes England should start preparing a stronger pace attack for the 2027 World Cup by giving an extra seamer regular opportunities in the ODI team.
His comments came after England’s six-wicket defeat to India in the first ODI at Edgbaston Tuesday. Speaking to Sky Sports Cricket, Broad said England’s current performances reflect their position in the ODI rankings. “England are eighth in the world rankings and are playing like they are eighth,” he said. “They need to get more experience into the roles of the players.”
The former fast bowler also feels England should change their bowling attack and include another fast bowler instead of relying on spin options. “After defeat at Edgbaston, there might be a shift in mindset towards playing another seamer,” he said.
Looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, he added: “Looking ahead to the next World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, it’s going to be the faster, taller bowlers who do the damage there.”
He also highlighted the need for another wicket-taking pacer alongside Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Adil Rashid. “Could that be Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson or Saqib Mahmood? England need to start trialling that now.”
The second ODI between India and England will be played in Cardiff on Thursday.
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