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Success for Briggs in World Cup warm-up

Success for Briggs in World Cup warm-up
By Matt White Wed, 19 September 2012 10:45AM

Cricketer Danny Briggs helped England to victory in their final Twenty20 World Cup warm-up match against Pakistan.

The 21-year-old Ventnor spinner took 3-15 and hit five runs during England's 15-run victory in Colombo today (Wednesday).

England will play Afghanistan in their opening World Cup match on Friday.

Here Danny talking about England's form on-air this morning.

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