Jordan keen on role at the death

Chris Jordan is relishing the prospect of taking responsibility for improving England's ODI cricket heading into the World Cup.

Jordan has only played 14 ODIs but is keen to become the man England rely upon to bowl at the death; an area that has been a recurring weakness in recent times.

With James Anderson and Stuart Broad missing the tour of Sri Lanka due to injuries, Jordan is sure to win another opportunity to show he is the man for the job at the World Cup.

"I've really enjoyed the responsibility of bowling at the death," Jordan told ESPNcricinfo. "It's something I'd like to do a lot more. Yes, bowling at the death is bowling under pressure but that's what you want as a player. You want to shape the key moments of the game and I feel I thrive on that responsibility.

"Two of the areas we probably need to improve most are our death bowling and our death hitting, so it's hugely exciting to have a chance to make a difference in both roles.

"I don't feel nervous at all when I'm playing cricket. The calmest I ever feel is when I'm at the top of my mark and about to run in to bowl. I'm looking forward to the challenge of bowling at the death."

Jordan accepts that England's record in ODI cricket of late is poor, but feels the opportunity to focus on white-ball skills for the next four months will lead to a substantial improvement.

"We have a perfect opportunity," he said. "It's very rare to have a period like this where you can focus on one set of skills and you will see the improvement, I'm sure.

"I know people are saying we're outsiders for the World Cup and that's fine. But if we can build a bit of momentum, well, we can find ourselves in the quarter or semi-finals and then who knows? Several teams can win it and we're one of them."

Jordan was promoted to the England team within a season of resurrecting his career at Sussex so admits he lacks a little experience but, despite some critics suggesting he needs to alter his run-up, he is content.

"Things happened pretty quickly once I moved to Sussex," he said. "From the moment I walked through the gates of the club, I was made to feel incredibly welcome and that helped me relax and play my best cricket.

"I'm pretty happy with my run-up," he said. "I'm bowling at close to 90 mph at the moment, so I can't be doing much wrong, can I? You always want to evolve, but I feel I'm doing lots of good things. I don't want to change too much."