T20 World Cup: Harry Brook says England ‘very cautious’ in defeat to West Indies

Brock’s assessment is familiar.

After England were bowled out for 131 in a one-day international against South Africa last year, he said he could have been “more difficult with the bat”.

When they lost an international match in New Zealand before Christmas, Brook asked: “Can we try harder?”

Against an impressive Windies side, Tom Banton also chipped the ball into extra cover which pushed the drive away from Motie, while Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks were bowled and pinned lbw respectively from the crease.

“Chasing close to 200 is always a big ask and we thought the pitch would improve a little bit and slide into the bat a little more, but that didn’t happen,” Brock said.

“Maybe we were a little cautious, myself included.”

In the absence of dew, which makes it difficult for bowlers to catch the ball, the Wankhede pitch has provided more spin than any other pitch in the World Cup so far.

England played well on their recent tour of Sri Lanka, winning the T20 series 3-0, but here familiar problems resurfaced.

“I thought we played great in Sri Lanka and we had a bad day today,” Brook said.

“We couldn’t get over the line and they threw the ball well.”

Brook also backed leading bowler Jofra Archer, who conceded 48 off four overs after being hit for 42 in the win over Nepal on Sunday.

“Everyone knows how good Goff is,” Brock said.

“He will definitely come back. He is bowling fast and I am sure he will perform better in the upcoming matches.”

England face Scotland on Saturday before their final Group C match against Italy on Monday, with both matches to be played in Kolkata.