England faces key World Cup questions after ODI series win against Sri Lanka

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England faces key World Cup questions after ODI series win against Sri Lanka
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England secured a decisive victory over Sri Lanka to win their ODI series at The Oval. Tom Banton marked the occasion with his first international century, leading the team to a score of 355-7. Coach Brendon McCullum highlighted the need for more warm-up matches ahead of the World Cup, acknowledging that many players lack white-ball experience. As the team prepares for the next World Cup, key decisions around batting orders and further squad depth are in focus, especially considering Ben Duckett's inconsistent performance and Rehan Ahmed's struggles in the series.

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  • •England wins ODI series against Sri Lanka at The Oval.
  • •Tom Banton scores his first international century.
  • •Coach Brendon McCullum plans more warm-up matches before the World Cup.
  • •Ben Duckett's form raises questions about his place in the team.
  • •Rehan Ahmed dropped from the series decider amid concerns over his performances.
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