JOE ROOT wanted a test for his captaincy … well, he’s just had one and flopped.
Mind you, it’s not all his fault, his team-mates have to take some responsibility. Some are playing one-day style cricket in Tests.
I think that the batting line up needs Moeen Ali at No.5 and Bairstow No.7. Ali is clearly a classier batsman. If a second spinner is required, it should be the best we have and not just one who can bat. This is not one-day cricket!
Keaton Jennings probably needs another chance. Gary Ballance has had enough. We could have given a new No.3 a chance wh...