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Who knows how many more Root/Robinson/Anderson would have contributed but history indicates that once Root passes 100, he usually fills his boots. He is skillful enough to manouvere the strike. Robinson looked comfortable. The pitch was flat. The Aussies were on the ropes. Then the declaration...

England played irresponsible cricket all through this Test. Two stumpings and an arrogant and unnecessary declaration suggested an attempt at rubbing Aussie noses in it. It was too loose and too cavalier. Bairstow's inept wicketkeeping ensured that a first innings lead of 70 -80 was only 7...

Pick a proper wicketkeeper ( Foakes ) rather than a stopper like Bairstow and you get a 100 run first innings lead. Most important position in the whole team and if you don't pick a specialist, you are gambling. I understand the argument about the runs that Bairstow might or might not contribute...