Just like any other fresh start over the past 19 years it began the same way - with a wicket for James Anderson. And whether it is Ben Stokes in charge or Joe Root, the ability of England’s batsmen to gift wrap their wickets for opposition bowlers remains strong. But it wasn’t just about Potts or Anderson who came within a DRS decision of an eighth five wicket haul at HQ. Root cut tamely to gully, Stokes drove ambitiously and edged behind, while Bairstow cut confidently and chopped onto his stumps. Three senior batsmen all gone for a total of 13 runs between them, while Ollie Pope’s first foray up to three was one to forget.

Source: Daily Mirror June 03, 2022 02:37 UTC