England’s batting is in a state of crisis again. After a rain-induced draw at Lord's, Joe Root’s side floundered in a second innings score…
England’s batting is in a state of crisis again. After a rain-induced draw at Lord's, Joe Root’s side floundered in a second innings score…
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England’s batting is in a state of crisis again. After a rain-induced draw at Lord's, Joe Root’s side floundered in a second innings score…
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I wasn’t aware of that, so his non-selection in previous years might be down to recovery perhaps?