ENGLAND ditched out a hammering to Oman that jet-propelled their run-rate and means they should stay in the T20 World Cup.
Jos Buttler’s bowlers wrecked Oman’s innings for just 47 all out – and then England knocked off the runs in just 3.1 overs.
England’s net run-rate increased from minus 1.800 to plus 3.08 and that number is already ahead of Scotland’s plus 2.164.
It was the perfect response to fast bowler Josh Hazlewood’s claim that the Aussies might consider a go-slow in their final match against Scotland in an attempt to eliminate the Poms.
That tactic – if proved – is against the ICC’s Code of Conduct and Aussie skipper Mitchell Marsh could face a two-match ban if they …