India, March 3 -- England's Will Jacks has a tough role as an all-rounder. He is not among their first-choice batters or frontline bowlers, but showing great character he is making vital contributions with both bat and ball to make a difference to his team at this World Cup.

Jacks has repeatedly dug England out of tricky situations, contributing 191 runs batting in the finisher's role at No 7. In the Super Eights, he delivered in the big games for nerve-jangling wins over Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand.

Filling the duties of the extra bowler behind the frontline five, he has chipped in with useful breakthroughs claiming seven wickets with his off-spin. Four Man of the Match awards underline his value to his side.

In Thursday's sem...