David Willey said he was determined to make the most of a “second chance” with England after being recalled on Monday into the squad for an...
David Willey said he was determined to make the most of a “second chance” with England after being recalled on Monday into the squad for an upcoming One-Day International series at home to Ireland.
Left-arm paceman Willey, 30, missed out on England’s triumphant World Cup campaign last year after a change in qualification rules saw him make way for Barbados-born fast bowler Jofra Archer.
Having long been a part of the England white-ball set-up, Willey could only watch as Archer bowled the Super Over that sealed a thrilling victory against New Zealand in a dramatic final at Lord’s.
“I’d love to have played in the World Cup for England and I don’t think anything is going to make up for being dropped at the 11th hour, but that’s the nature of the beast,” Willey told Britain’s Press Association. “Somebody had to miss out and it was me.”
‘Free hit’
Willey, the son of former England batsman and Test umpire Peter Willey, added: “Now I have a second chance and it almost feels like a free hit for me. If it goes well, that’s great, but if it doesn’t then I’ll enjoy it while it lasts.”
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