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It is a job that turns you into a hero or a zero, but England’s Chris Jordan says he cannot get enough of the jeopardy of bowling at the death of a limited-overs innings.
‘I still very much enjoy it. It’s like an addiction, because the prospect of coming out on the right end of it keeps me going back for it every time,’ Jordan tells Mail Sport.
‘That’s my mindset, really, because it’s a real top feeling when you win a game for your team — it does a lot for your confidence.’
Jordan will therefore be putting his hand up to reprise the role at next month’s Twenty20 World Cup, after experiencing polarised emotions at the previous two.
Surrey’s white-ball captain travels to the Caribbean as a world champion, having played his part in shutting down Pakistan’s middle order in the final in Melbourne 18 months ago, taking wickets in the 18th and 20th overs to finish with figures of two for 27.
Chris Jordan is often tasked with the role of bowling at the death, one of the most difficult jobs in T20 cricket
But the fast bowler says it is a role he relishes and one he has become addicted to
Only Adil Rashid (pictured) has taken more T20 wickets for England
Only Adil Rashid has bettered his 96 T20 wickets during a 10-year international career, yet he owes his place in the squad that warms up for the tournament with a four-match series against Pakistan to his batting.
When Ben Stokes withdrew, the selectors focused on identifying a seam bowling option known for powerful ball striking at the back end of the innings and, with Jamie Overton nursing a sore back, the 15th and final place went to Jordan.
‘I’ve always viewed myself as an all- rounder but on average, when you are batting at seven and eight, you are not facing more than seven to eight deliveries,’ Jordan says. ‘You’re not going to be scoring the headline 50 or
