England’s new recruit Phil Salt stamped authority at the highest level in only his second ODI after he struck 60 against Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series at Lord’s.
The batsman who was born in the Welsh town had moved to Caribbean islands with family when he was 10.
“I was born in North Wales but my dad got a job out there and we all moved over when I was about 10. He was a property developer on the west coast,” he said.
Salt further added that he had featured for Barbados U15 and was eligible for the U19 side but wasn’t selected.
“I think I was eligible through citizenship. I spent six years there and then came back to the UK to go to boarding school. I played Barbados Under-15s but never any further. I was available for selection for the under-19 team but I didn’t get selected,” he added.
Seven members from the England camp that was slated to play Pakistan in the bilateral tie had earlier tested positive for Covid-19 while the others were isolated considering they were in the close proximity which forced the England selectors to announce a new squad.
Salt, who made a cut into the national side for the series, talked about his role and said that he is responsible for providing the side with a quick start.
“Coming in it is pretty simple, I’ve got to get the boys off to a flier. That doesn’t mean it’s all big shots all over the place, a good ball is still a good ball and you have to play it with respect. But if you get any width or any length I am definitely looking to jump all over that,” he said.