Battered bowlers hoping for respite: Moeen Ali

AFP, NEW DELHI: Spinner Moeen Ali admitted England's bowlers are hoping for some respite Monday as they lick their wounds after being pummelled by South Africa and a rampant Chris Gayle in cricket's World Twenty20.
Although England are on a high after their record-breaking win over South Africa on Friday, their bowlers were once again clattered to all corners at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium as the Proteas raced to a huge total of 229.
Reece Topley went for 33 in just two overs while Chris Jordan conceded 49 in a three-over stint against the South Africans whose own star bowler, Dale Steyn, was subsequently carted around the ground.
Ali was the most economic bowler against South Africa but still went for nearly nine an over and was one of those on the receiving end last Wednesday when Chris Gayle smashed 11 sixes in a brutal century.
"I have not enjoyed bowling in Mumbai so far," said Ali after England arrived in New Delhi where they will play their next two group matches against Afghanistan on Wednesday and the holders Sri Lanka on Saturday.

 

Battered bowlers hoping for respite: Moeen Ali

AFP, NEW DELHI: Spinner Moeen Ali admitted Englands bowlers are hoping for some respite Monday as they lick their wounds after being pummelled by South Africa and a rampant Chris Gayle in crickets World Twenty20. Although England are on a high after their record-breaking win over South Africa on Friday, their bowlers were once again clattered to all corners at Mumbais Wankhede Stadium as the Proteas raced to a huge total of 229. Reece Topley went for 33 in just two overs while Chris Jordan conceded 49 in a three-over stint against the South Africans whose own star bowler, Dale Steyn, was subsequently carted around the ground. Ali was the most economic bowler against South Africa but still went for nearly nine an over and was one of those on the receiving end last Wednesday when Chris Gayle smashed 11 sixes in a brutal century. I have not enjoyed bowling in Mumbai so far, said Ali after England arrived in New Delhi where they will play their next two group matches against Afghanistan on Wednesday and the holders Sri Lanka on Saturday.