Sam Billings named as England's T20 vice-skipper for New Zealand tour

England's Sam Billings has been named as vice-captain for T20 side on Thursday, for upcoming tour of New Zealand starting from vember 1. wicketkeeper-batsman has been roped in for role of Eoin Morgan's deputy as England Cricket Board recognizes 'developing leer' inside Sam Billings. Sam Billings was left out of England's World Cup squ owing to a dislocated shoulder but batsman has vowed to make a strong comeback and better himself as a player.

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'It's an hour', says Sam Billings

Reacting to being named as England's vice-skipper for T20s, Sam Billings said that it was an hour to do so and said that it was a great opportunity to be recognized as a developing leer. Setting his priorities straight, Sam Billings said that he was a batsman first and n a keeper and hence he h to focus on improving his game in order to be among best batsmen in world. Embracing ditional role, Sam Billings said that it was a great feeling to be responsible for team and individually. Being out of action due to injury, Sam Billings claims that leave h offered him a perspective to his career and that he would be focusing on seizing opportunity to perform and prove himself. With his eyes firmly set on making it to England's World T20 squ, Sam Billings hopes to emulate his form in County Championship and continue run-scoring streak. 

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Joe Root eyes place in T20 side

England are currently in New Zealand where y are scheduled to play five T20s followed by two Test matches. Joe Root, who has t been considered for T20 side, is keen on bettering himself constantly, in order to make it to side. “For me to get into T20 side, it will mean that I have to keep getting better,” Root told British media. If someone like Tom Banton comes in and sets world alight, I’ve got to try to force him out in limited opportunities I get to play. Joe Root went on to elaborate that if he succeded replacing a young face in team, it would raise standards of cricket for England and that food chain was as such that one could be on top and get swept away suddenly. In T20s, Joe Root has me 32 appearances, scoring 893 runs. 

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