Despite a disappointing loss in the Women's Ashes series, England wicketkeeper Amy Jones remains optimistic, stating that the team's best cricket is yet to come. Jones acknowledged the frustration of close matches and the criticism faced by the team but emphasized their determination to win the remaining matches and salvage some pride from the series.
England wicketkeeper Amy Jones expressed optimism that the team's best cricket is yet to come as they prepare to salvage some pride from the remaining Women's Ashes matches. Each white-ball match is worth two points, and Australia won the preceding one-day international series 3-0. The second of three Twenty20 matches is scheduled to take place in Canberra on Thursday.
Jones acknowledged the disappointment felt by both the team and the fans but remains confident that England can win the remaining matches to draw the series. 'We still feel positive that we can put on a show and entertain and inspire you all,' Jones told BBC Sport. 'There's been many moments where we could have won different games, which I guess makes it all the more frustrating. 'But we can absolutely draw from here. Our best cricket is yet to come and we're all really excited about that.' Jones reiterated England captain Heather Knight's view that they are 'not far off' beating Australia despite some heavy defeats in recent matches. She also addressed criticism the team has faced since their loss in Sydney. Reports emerged questioning the fitness of some England players following the Women's T20 World Cup in the autumn, claims that both coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight denied. 'I can only speak for myself, but I just don't like to look at it (the media), because I know that it could get to me and therefore it doesn't serve me,' Jones said. 'It's their job to criticize, and of course it has an important purpose in growing the sport, but I don't think I need the outside noise.'Jones candidly discussed England's costly defeat in the second one-day international, where she was entrusted with guiding the tail in an attempt to chase 181 for a series-levelling victory. England were bowled out for 159 after Jones miscalculated the number of balls remaining in the 48th over, leaving number 11 Lauren Bell exposed. 'I don't think I've ever had to farm the strike in a game before, especially not for that long,' Jones said. 'It was very frustrating. It felt like every time I looked for a boundary I could only get the single, and every time I wanted the single I couldn't get it. 'I took that very hard. There was a lot going on in the over, with no-balls and a change of bowler, but I was adamant there were two balls left so I guess I was just distracted.' Jones said the situation was emotionally taxing but that she received ample support from her teammates, crediting their unity in staying together despite the series scoreline
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