England's preparation for the second Test against Australia in Brisbane is raising eyebrows after they decided to send some of their players to Canberra for a Lions game, which seems highly unlikely to impact the outcome of the match. The three players selected, Jacob Bethell, Josh Tongue and Matthew Potts, did not feature in the first Test in Perth and appear to be players who need practice.
The original plan was not to send anyone for the game against the Prime Minister's XI, but it seems little has changed. Players such as Zak Crawley, Joe Root and Harry Brook will instead head to Brisbane to bat in the nets, with England's team management under Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes taking a different approach.
The decision raises questions about whether this is the right way for England to prepare for the match, given that Australia are accustomed to playing day-night Tests. Mitchell Starc is particularly effective in those conditions, but it's not impossible for England to win with proper preparation.
England's limited preparation has been a concern, and their inability to win the fifth Test against India at The Oval was a worrying sign. In Perth, they exposed some vulnerabilities in the Australia team, which could give them an advantage.
However, if England fail to put together a solid performance in Brisbane, jobs and careers will be on the line. It would be madness to write off the team after just one loss, but their preparation for this match is crucial. The pressure is mounting, and England must get it right if they want to regain the Ashes series.
The question on everyone's mind is whether this team can put together a solid performance in Brisbane and overcome the challenge posed by Australia. It will be a crucial test of their resolve and determination.
The original plan was not to send anyone for the game against the Prime Minister's XI, but it seems little has changed. Players such as Zak Crawley, Joe Root and Harry Brook will instead head to Brisbane to bat in the nets, with England's team management under Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes taking a different approach.
The decision raises questions about whether this is the right way for England to prepare for the match, given that Australia are accustomed to playing day-night Tests. Mitchell Starc is particularly effective in those conditions, but it's not impossible for England to win with proper preparation.
England's limited preparation has been a concern, and their inability to win the fifth Test against India at The Oval was a worrying sign. In Perth, they exposed some vulnerabilities in the Australia team, which could give them an advantage.
However, if England fail to put together a solid performance in Brisbane, jobs and careers will be on the line. It would be madness to write off the team after just one loss, but their preparation for this match is crucial. The pressure is mounting, and England must get it right if they want to regain the Ashes series.
The question on everyone's mind is whether this team can put together a solid performance in Brisbane and overcome the challenge posed by Australia. It will be a crucial test of their resolve and determination.
... Sending some players to Canberra for a Lions game seems like a long shot, especially if it's just for practice 
. I mean, what's the point of playing them when they're already going to be practicing in Brisbane? It doesn't seem like a super effective use of their time 
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... They've got some vulnerabilities exposed already, and now they're getting ready for day-night Tests with limited practice. I hope Brendon McCullum's team management can get the players focused and ready to go 
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. But let's not write them off just yet... They've still got some top talent on their side, and if they can stay focused and execute, they might just pull off an upset 
. Fingers crossed! 
, like Josh Tongue & Jacob Bethell are probly tryna get some practice in, but isnt it better to focus on the test match? 
Also, Brendon McCullum & Ben Stokes dont seem 2 be following the right plan if they think sendin players 2 Canberra is gonna help 
doesn't seem like it's gonna make that huge of a difference, you know? It's just extra baggage and maybe they're trying to throw everyone off their game. Meanwhile, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, and Harry Brook are just chillin' in Brisbane, gettin' some bat practice... idk if this is the best way to prep for the Ashes. 
England needs to get their act together, stat! 
? They need to be ready for that Aussie day-night Test, & with Starc & co on form, it could get pretty tricky. So yeah, fingers crossed they can pull it off in Brisbane & show the world what they're made of 
let's see how this one plays out 
this approach seems a bit reckless if u ask me. they need to think about winning ashles series, not just surviving the current test. 
. The real concern is how England will prepare for day-night Tests, which seem to be a weak point for them. I still think they can pull off an upset if they put their minds to it, but this decision might just give Australia the edge they need to take control of the series 
they should've stuck with the original plan and focused on batting in the nets for a bit longer. the aussies are super comfy playing day-night tests and england needs to step up their game if they wanna win this match 
meanwhile the rest of the squad is out there practicing their net-batting skills in Brisbane 
I mean what's the point of even having a Lions game in Canberra if they're just gonna send a few players over? It feels like they're just trying to waste everyone's time and make themselves look bad 
at least when you lose 5-0 you know it's not the end of the world, but one loss can be enough to destroy careers 