As the defence of England’s cricket World Cup got off to a poor start due to weather and squad doubt, they’ve made it through to the semi-finals and are now just two games from going-back-to-back as winners of the trophy. Here’s a look at their run to the last four.
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00:00When Chris Jordan left his post-match news conference after England's dominant victory
00:05over the United States, he did so with his hand grasped tightly around a small cardboard
00:11box. Inside was the match ball he had used to take England's first hat-trick in T20 internationals
00:18to guide the reigning champions to the semifinals.
00:21The 35-year-old was born in Barbados. The Kensington Oval is the ground where he first
00:27watched a live international, so it had a touch of sentimental value about it.
00:33In a game of small margins, Joss Butler ensured his side wouldn't be left teetering on the
00:37edge of semifinal qualification. Instead, the England skipper showcased his breathtaking
00:43batting abilities, hitting an unbeaten 82 off 38 balls.
00:48Butler said,
00:49England stumbled the last time we won it. We found a way of winning and are hoping to
00:53do so again to ensure the trophy remains with us and we can look back on this trip with
00:58fond memories.