England batter Tom Banton says he is relishing his new role at No.4, adding that he is now “older” and “more mature” with a better understanding of his game after guiding the team to a crucial win over Scotland in the T20 World Cup.
Banton produced a composed unbeaten 63 to anchor a tricky chase and seal a nervy five-wicket victory, keeping England’s Super Eights hopes alive.
“I think just a bit, obviously older, more mature, got a better understanding of my game,” he said on what he did differently against Scotland on Saturday.
“When I came onto the scene, I remember at the start of that summer I was just about scraping into Somerset’s second team.
“Then six months later, I was playing for England and traveling all over the world, which was great, but I’ve got more of an understanding.
“I have kind of, I don’t know, just grown. I’ve learned a lot about myself. Not even anything to do with cricket,” he said.
Primarily an opener, Banton first came back into the England side as a .

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