Nevertheless Smith’s runs would be wasted if Australia wasn’t able to claim the required 20 wickets at a reasonable cost. That’s where Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, the relentless attack leaders, excel.
In addition to their undoubted skill they also have the steely determination to produce something extra when the team needs a lift. The pair bookended the demolition of England’s resistance in the fourth innings with Cummins commencing the slide with two first-over ambushes and Hazlewood ending proceedings with yet another well directed missile.Whatever theories were concocted to omit Hazlewood from the first Test they should be destroyed without trace.
He has in common with Allan Border the fact that he was the only captaincy option at a critical time and the fact that he hasn’t failed has saved Australian cricket from being embarrassed.
QuinnRod Ah, chess. The (ridiculous) comparison for everything.
Two poor batting teams. Two good bowling teams. One amazing player.
Praise a cheater thats the way
Hard to watch at times when batsmen from both teams (except Smithy) played like park cricketers. Hoping it all comes together at The Oval but not holding my breath.
Has he been named the Captain yet as was predicted?
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