First T20 Washout Does not Deter England, Says Sidebottom

It was hard to juggle from the Formula One race in Belgium where euphoria reached sky high with Giancarlo Fisichella scoring the second podium finish for Force India amidst rumours that Ferrari could be eyeing the Italian driver. It was perhaps in a way better that the first Twenty20 International between Australia and England did not have a winner, given that Force India personnel, a large contingent of them, have their base in Britain.

ryan sidebottom
ryan sidebottom

Rain ruined what was fancied to be Australia's game but England fast bowler, who returned from injury a la Brett Lee, says he wants England to give Australia no inch. After the Ashes, the next target is the two T20Is and the ODIs and Sidebottom states that his team is keen that they should win them all.

It looked a little dubious at Old Trafford so perhaps rain had a part to play. But Australia's confidence will be high after their performance at Old Trafford and England will have to put up a strong performance in the second T20I on Tuesday to verify Sidebottom's words.

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