By Ian Chappell, Daily Telegraph THE Adelaide day/night Test is a social occasion with wine and conversation flowing freely out the back of the grandstand. On the other side of the pavilion however it’ll be anything but a picnic atmosphere, especially for the England team. Australia’s short-pitched onslaught at the Gabba worked so successfully on […]
By Ian Chappell, Daily Telegraph THE two Ashes skippers, Steve Smith and Joe Root, engaged in an early battle of wits and after a fairly even beginning to the contest it appeared the Australian may have established a couple of helpful advantages. Smith resorted to a short-pitched assault as England sought to build a sizeable
By Ian Chappell, Daily Telegraph THE Australian selectors provided the shock and surprise in the lead-up to the first Ashes Test but the awe may be misplaced. The shock came in the form of wicket-keeper Tim Paine. Not considered good enough to keep for Tasmania, this is a gamble because it’s crucial every chance is