Report from Adelaide
Down and out:
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The studio discuss Heather Knight’s future. Does she want it, does she have the wherewithal to transform the team from within and improve her own batting levels? And if not her, who? NSB, Amy Jones, Charlie Dean? None are ideal.
Alastair Cook has slipped into his seat ahead of England men’s match against India. England women are 20 percent behind Australia in all facets of the game, he says. But the exciting thing is how they bounce back.
And with that, time to put these white-ball matches to bed. A huge disappointment, England totally out-classed and yet to even grab a point in the series. Today’s thrashing by 72 runs the worst batting performance of the lot, despite really quite a decent 20 overs with the ball.
We will return for the pink-ball Test at the MCG on January 30, England hoping desperately that Kate Cross will be fit. There are four points on offer, with the brilliant Australian machine keen to collect the full 16 and a celebratory whitewash.
Raf’s Gnashing of teeth will follow shortly. Thanks for your messages, have a lovely weekend. Bye!
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