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📂 Category:
✅ Main takeaway:
Zach Crowley – 1
He was backed by the Australian conditions but only returned the fourth Ashes pair through England’s opener in just 11 balls.
Ben Duckett – 5
She started in both rounds. His dismissal came on Saturday when things started to unravel for England.
Ollie Pope – 6
It seems better for technical modifications. The first Test of a series is usually his best, and then he goes downhill. England need him going forward.
Joe Root – 1
Miles away from that first 100 in Australia. England need the intelligence of their best players if they are to come back from this crisis.
Harry Brook – 5
His half-century in the first innings was choppy but valuable. Dangerous shot in the second half
Ben Stokes – 6
He returned from injury with a five-wicket haul, although he appeared to lack rhythm with the bat. He lost control of the field in the face of Head’s assault.
Jimmy Smith – 4
It could be a match for Australia, but it takes more intelligence. We can expect a lot of short bowling from now on.
Gus Atkinson – 5
He was part of an impressive bowling effort in England’s first innings and tried to continue the fight with the bat in the second innings. Part of the attack that collapsed on Saturday evening.
Braydon Carrs – 5
See above, with the addition of mustard that is broken up by the head.
Jofra Archer – 5
He looked great with the ball in the first half and was the best of a poor group in the second half. It could still have an impact on the series.
Mark Wood – 5
He was indifferent, but hugely impressive even to get on the field given his time away.
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