England must rise to Adelaide’s challenge in Ashes Test they must not lose | Vic Marks Read more“If that’s not motivation to the players I don’t know what is. Seriously …” Root said as the England captain prepared for the first pink ball match between the sides at what will be a sold-out Adelaide Oval. “I know it’s an Ashes series, there is a lot on the line and naturally you are going to be motivated. Though a mild-mannered character himself, Root and his players have clearly been stirred up by events at the Gabba. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Steve Smith, right, reacts to Cameron Bancroft’s explanation of an off-field incident with Jonny Bairstow that overshadowed the first Test.

Source: The Guardian November 30, 2017 21:56 UTC