England's Ben Duckett says he has no regrets about England's decision to face Australia's short-ball challenge at Lord's, despite falling victim to a bouncer just two runs short of his first Ashes century. On the second day of the second Test, England significantly improved their position by taking the final five wickets for 77 runs, dismissing Australia for 416, and responding with a score of 278 for four.
Although England had Australia cornered at 188 for one, they witnessed Ollie Pope, Duckett, and Joe Root losing their wickets during a relentless barrage of short deliveries. Adopting a more cautious approach might have helped them navigate through the intense passage of play more securely, but it would have been uncharacteristic for a team that has spent the past year embracing risks and adopting an aggressive style.
Duckett, a staunch believer in the 'Bazball' philosophy, felt content after being caught at fine-leg while pulling a shot against Josh Hazlewood.
