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Matthew Potts Reflects on Learning Experience After Poor Bowling

4/1/2026

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Matthew Potts (Durham seamer) conceded 100 runs in 15.1 overs and had bowling figures of 0-58 in his only series match.
Captain Ben Stokes did not use him in the second innings as Australia chased a 160-run target.
Potts said, "I wasn't good enough in that game," and attributed his struggles to six weeks without playing.
He views the experience as a learning opportunity and refuses to make excuses.

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Matthew Potts (Durham seamer) conceded 100 runs in 15.1 overs and had bowling figures of 0-58 in his only series match.
Captain Ben Stokes did not use him in the second innings as Australia chased a 160-run target.
Potts said, "I wasn't good enough in that game," and attributed his struggles to six weeks without playing.
He views the experience as a learning opportunity and refuses to make excuses.