Why England can win second Ashes Test

About this episode

The episode discusses England's chances in the second Ashes Test, focusing on key players and the impact of the pink-ball format.

After a lengthy break, the second Ashes Test is nearly upon us! Join Jake, Nick and Will as they look ahead to Brisbane where England have it all to do to level the series 1-1. We discuss the form of England's batting line-up with Joe Root and Zak Crawley under scrutiny. We ask how much pressure is on the pair of them, albeit for different reasons, and if they should have taken part in a warm-up game in Canberra. Root has also been questioning the need for a pink-ball Test in the Ashes. We discuss in detail the impact that will have on the second Test, how England will cope with it and in particular how they deal with Mitchell Starc. Plus the minute monologue is back, delivered this time by Will. We field all your questions as usual too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jake, Nick, Will

Topics covered

• Ashes Test
• England cricket
• batting line-up
• Joe Root
• Mitchell Starc
• pressure
• warm-up game

Keywords

• Ashes
• England cricket
• Joe Root
• Zak Crawley
• Mitchell Starc
• pink-ball Test
• Brisbane

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acast

Places: Brisbane

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