BEN'S ON THE SMASH

Duckett insists new-look England will come out all guns blazing in Caribbean after World Cup flop

- GIDEON BROOKS

BEN DUCKETT says there has been no change in message from management about how England attack one-day cricket despite the World Cup debacle.

The miserable title defence saw selectors promoting fringe players and young prospects for the three-match West Indies tour.

But Duckett insists that while new faces are getting a shot at securing a slot for the next white-ball cycle the message remains consistent.

"We've watched how England played over the past eight years and one bad five weeks doesn't define a team," said the left-hander. "If we can go and play how they've played over the past eight years, or even half as good, it will be an achievement.