elusive century in Australia<\/a> and the scenes on the first-evening were of genuine affection to an England legend. Still, Root will know the result has diminished the meaning of his achievement.<\/p>\nHarry Brook – 2<\/b><\/p>\n
Unforgivable chasing of Mitchell Starc in the twilight ended a skittish first innings, made all the more wasteful when he was out to a good ball in the second. Not currently acting like a captain-in-waiting.<\/p>\n
Ben Stokes – 6<\/b><\/p>\n
Tactically had a poor game, but tried to set an example to his team-mates with the bat. Unfortunate to be run out in the first innings and furious he could not conjure another escape in the second.<\/p>\n
Jamie Smith – 1<\/b><\/p>\n
Faced 13 balls for four runs, dropped a catch and did not move for another. A real worry the gloveman is wilting under the pressure of an Ashes tour.<\/p>\n
Will Jacks – 6 <\/b><\/p>\n
Did what was expected in his first Test for three years. Battled with the bat, was tidy with the ball once Stokes remembered him and took a stunning catch. Up the order in Adelaide?<\/p>\n
Gus Atkinson – 3 <\/b><\/p>\n
Has not bowled badly, yet has only managed three wickets in the series. Is gifting away his wicket down the order when England need his runs – he has a century at Lord’s.<\/p>\n
Brydon Carse – 4<\/b><\/p>\n
Effort levels never drop, but four wickets flatter his bowling, which rarely included a delivery in the batter’s half. Another who could contribute more with the bat, given his ability.<\/p>\n
Jofra Archer – 4<\/b><\/p>\n
Gets a mark for his first-innings batting, then loses it for turning up on day three with a pillow tucked under his arm<\/a>. Developing an unhappy knack of bowling well without taking wickets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n#Ashes #Test #Australia #England #player #ratings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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