Great expectations

By Jo Harman

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PICTURE: Alamy

The transformation of England’s white-ball fortunes since the 2015 World Cup debacle has been extraordinary. Having managed just one global title in the preceding 40 years, they’re reigning world champions in both the 50 and 20over formats and have reached at least the semi-finals of the last four global tournaments. Success is now expected rather than merely hoped for – even in Asia, where England are yet to win major silverware.
“The level of expectation on Jos Buttler’s shoulders is now justi...

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