The batting was woeful because they insist on doing the same thing regardless of the opponent or conditions. They didn’t take into account the pace and bounce of Australian wickets or the skill of the bowlers. They didn’t take the turn into account in India or the skill of their spinners. Bazball doesn’t seem to be able to take account of opponents or conditions. It’s madness when those conditions are largely unfamiliar. Can’t their tactics adapt to take these things into account?
Weak excuse, I am afraid - and if they are it is down to the lack of preparation and match fitness. Going into an Ashes series with a single 3 day game against a mid-level English opposition is no way to get ready for Australia on home turf. Amateur hour!!
FFS!! BBC News - The Ashes: England will not send first-choice batters to pink-ball tour game - BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cz94pz4eqy1o
The art of test cricket is dying thanks to the 20/20 slog fest culture so seems like they can’t seem to think about these technicalities like they did back in the day.
