Daily Times

LONDON: David Willey has said he treats every England appearance as “if it’s my last” following his heartbreaking exit from the victorious 2019 World Cup squad.Having been a regular in the 50-over format, the paceman was left out on the eve of the tournament as England opted for international novice Jofra Archer instead before triumphing on home soil.The 31-year-old, however, has fought back to regain his place in an England squad now without the injured Archer and the left-armer could now feature in the team’s T20 World Cup against the West Indies in Dubai on Saturday.But the painful memories of two years ago remain vivid for Willey.”I don’t think anything that happens in my cricketing career will ever be as bad or disappointing as that,” he told a conference call on Thursday.”But I think the personal growth from me thereon, and probably just refocusing on enjoying my cricket, has been massive for me.It’s probably why I’m sat here today, back playing for England. I’m playing every game as if it’s my last and really savouring the moment of pulling on that England shirt.”