England did compete well for one of the four days and maybe briefly threatened to do enough for a draw. A sure sign of a superior team and mentality is that they can take a wicket when they need to and Australia did that throughout the two English innings. Warner and Hazelwood are now doubtful for second test which starts on Thurs. Broad and/or Anderson will come in to the England team so the balance may tip. England cannot afford to lose so pressure is all on them.
Hazlewood defo out for Adelaide - they're not even sure he'll be right for "Boxing" Day. No word on who is coming in to replace him. They have to be careful they don't end up too dependent on Cummins - he's also carrying an injury.
Jesus, the Poms have to come out fighting on Thursday. Everyone saying the pink ball setup will level it up - I'm not really sure why they're saying that - surely Aus are no shrinking violets under lights?
England's test batting in 2021 is shocking - outside of Root, (and one or two efforts from Malan) they are playing shite - just can't seem to string two innings together. Root has scored 1052 runs more than any other England batsman this year. They have to start backing him up.
