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That's the point. Everything was supposed to be geared towards this. As dismal as some of the batting has been it's also the inability of bowlers to develop/hone some basic skills that Everyman and his dog know are essential for Australian conditions. You have to wonder if they knew going in...

Not a lot the ECB can do now. Counties won't allow any meaningful restructuring of domestic red ball - which doesn't produce the level of competitive cricket required to produce Test players. Too many average players picking up a wage. They've sold their soul (control) to these new Hundred...

They've all defended the tour preparation on the run up into the 1st Test. They had a mickey mouse game on a soft, flat wicket against the Lions - an exercise in futility on two counts there. None of the Test players should have been on the white ball tour of NZ. That time should have been added...

Always ifs and buts. Frustrating - if brook holds that catch and snicko operator does his job properly this game would be won by now.

Take that point. 10 men, hopeless ref and a strong Southampton squad. That's a sign of character.

Don't mind Bell batting coach. Look at the last 2 - Ramps and Trescothick. First had an iffy temperament, 2nd didn't have the best technique himself.

Still think a point here would be a big result. But i reckon we'll score again so 3 could be on the cards

jobs for the boys

When Key appointed Brook white ball captain he said it was because he had "an excellent cricketing brain" - waiting to see evidence of that.

Watched it back this morning. Paul's lucky he didn't get seriously hurt. No wonder most places wouldn't license this type of fight. Both made a serious amount of money and Joshua's set up a massive payday vs Fury next year (which will still be 2 heavyweights way past their best). Paul's just...

IF they bring in Bethell then i'd move Stokes to 3. Might take the pressure of Root as well.

also how to bowl. Line & length. There's no magic formula for playing on Australian wickets - do the basics properly and capitalise on mistakes.

Problem is it's not a difficult home Test program for 2026 - New Zealand & sri Lanka. Duckett will make runs against them so they have to decide whether they need a sort-term boost or there's a more long-term approach again. Ideally someone steps upand makes early runs in the CC to force their...

Can't really argue he's being selected for potential when he's played 100 innings.

Not a shock that again a part-time spinner can't make the required impact or scoring rate control.don't blame the player - blame the structure and management. They fast track Bashir because they know they need one but he doesn't get anywhere near enough cricket - county selection, county...

Not fit for purpose. Besides current set-up convinced that unproven potential should be promoted over players actually producing results.

Problem is there are so many things you can eviscerate this team & its management for. Likes of McGrath was saying it would be a 5-0 (always does) but the reasons he gave are exactly panning out. You can't bazball bat on Aussie wickets against disciplined bowling, you can't take wickets in...

It was so obvious they should have suspected something at the time.

Also embarrassing that they can't get Snicko to work properly.

Probably a bowling performance that sums up England's approach recently. One good quick can't compensate for 2 sloppy ones. Australia gifted most of their wickets. Dropped catches costly again. Jacks part-time spin doesn't look like it can take serious wickets - going to need a very friendly...