Over-by-over updates from the first day’s play at the OvalFull scorecard: all the details from the third TestAnd feel free to email Rob with your Oval memories 3.00pm BST This is an excellent spotDawid Malan is the oldest specialist batsman to debut for England since Steve James in 1998, and before him Alan Wells in 1995 2.59pm BST “I don’t believe England’s problem lies with a lack of batting talent, more so a deliberate focus on the shorter formats of the game,” says Oliver Mcpheely. “We don’t have enough guys that are willing and able to occupy the crease for prolonged periods of time. It makes you wonder: what hope do we have in Australia for the Ashes later this year?”None. You’re welcome! If England lose the first Test, and most of Australia’s fast bowlers stay fit, there’s a good chance it’ll be 5-0. I do think England will be fine in the medium-term, once Haseeb Hameed and Mason Crane are established and they move away from deluxe bits-and-pieces players. And they are still good enough to win this series. Continue reading…
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