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The Cricket Collective - Should We Be Worried About England's ODI Form Ahead Of The World Cup?

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's ODI series defeat to South Africa, which was live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They hear from the England captain Jos Buttler, who's admitted his struggles in adapting back to the 50 over format following a diet of just T20 Cricket in recent times, whilst vice-captain Moeen Ali bemoans the schedule which has limited England's opportunity to have a full strength side available for this series. England batter Jason Roy reflects on a very difficult 12 months after returning to form with an 11th ODI Century on Friday, and the England bowler Jofra Archer looks back at his first International appearance in 22 months. We also discuss what this series win means for South Africa when it comes to their hopes of automatic qualification for the World Cup, and we discuss the big stories of the week - as England allow Alex Hales to miss the Bangladesh series to play in the PSL, and Matthew Mott leaves the door open for Ben Stokes to un-retire from ODI Cricket in the future.

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