As England prepare for the challenge of the Pakistani team in the final of the T20 World Cup 2022 which will be played at the MCG in Australia on November 13, 2022, the 2010 T20 world champions got messages of wishes and encouragement ahead of the summit clash.
While Pakistan entered the T20 World Cup 2022 final by defeating New Zealand, England reached the summit clash by obliterating the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team in the semis at Adelaide Oval by 10 wickets, chasing down a 169-run target without losing a wicket.
Among the ones wishing were ace England football star Harry Kane and England football team manager Gareth Southgate, who took to social media and posted video messages for the England cricket team ahead of the all-important final.
“Just a quick message. Good luck for the final on Sunday. You boys have been amazing so far. Incredible semifinal, I was watching it here with the boys. Unbelievable. All the best, we will be watching and hopefully, you can bring that trophy home. The whole country is behind you,” said England and Tottenham star Harry Kane.
England men’s cricket team captain Jos Buttler on Saturday said he hoped that his men can win the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan on Sunday and inspire their footballing counterparts to pull off an encore next month in the FIFA World Cup which will be played in Doha, Qatar.
“Hi, lads, hope you are doing well, just wanted to send a message. Wish you the very best for the final. I have got my shrt ready to wear. I loved watching the game so far. Go bring it home,” said Southgate.
Meanwhile, England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bowl first.
