Emma starts off by looking back as England did something differently, at least in terms of their length, but some things remained the same: drops.
A warm Geoff and Adam reflect on Australia’s plan coming together almost perfectly: the tourists bowling in the worst of the heat, then the lower order piling on the runs, Steve Smith declaring and then getting early wickets under the lights.
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Australia’s Michael Neser celebrates the wicket of Haseeb Hameed during day two of the second Ashes test at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Picture date: Friday December 17, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Jason O’Brien/PA Wire.
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