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But frustrated Brook gives positive spin

- FROM DAVID CHARLESWORTH IN MUMBAI

HARRY BROOK felt England were a “little bit careful” after capitulating against the West Indies - but he denied his side have problems batting against spin in Asia.

Chasing 197, England stumbled from 74-1 to 141-7, with slow left-armers Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein and off-spinner Roston Chase sharing all six wickets after the powerplay in Mumbai.

Sam Curran was tasked with another rescue act, having bailed them out with the ball against Nepal on Sunday, but he was left stranded on an unbeaten 43 from England's 166 all out as they lost by 30 runs.