Will Jacks says England’s next matches feel like a mini World Cup after Sri Lanka shock

England all-rounder Will Jacks has described the team's remaining tri-series fixtures as a mini World Cup after back-to-back defeats against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. England must defeat Pakistan in Lahore on October 25 and Sri Lanka on October 29 to reach the final on November 1. Jacks compared the must-win scenario to England's successful run in the 2019 World Cup group stage.

The pressure mounted following a dramatic loss in Rawalpindi, where Sri Lanka chased down 429 to win by two wickets despite Harry Brook's record double century. Jacks defended England's struggling bowling attack, including Sam Curran, while highlighting Brook's historic innings alongside his own unbeaten 66 as the team's ideal batting template.