England captain Joe Root mentioned their disastrous Ashes marketing campaign ought to function a possibility to re-prioritize Test cricket as Australia claimed the collection 4-0 in Hobart on Sunday.
England have re-established themselves as a white-ball powerhouse after successful one-day cricket’s largest title on residence soil since their early exit from the 2015 World Cup.
But his file within the longest format of the sport has been much less spectacular in recent times, and Sunday’s loss in Hobart was his fifteenth consecutive Test in Australia with no win.
“There are some things that definitely need to change,” Root instructed reporters after England misplaced 10 wickets in a little bit greater than 78 runs within the fifth and remaining Ashes Test.
“We have gotten the chance to actually prioritize Test cricket behind this and make actual important adjustments to the sport and prioritize this crew.
“Let’s hope that happens in due time.”
Root has mentioned he want to proceed as captain, though former captain Mike Atherton has referred to as for an entire change of England administration.
“I think there are a lot of things to consider, from some long-term things to some short-term things,” Root mentioned.
“I’m sure I’ll get an opportunity to express my views on things, and I think about how we can make a significant difference to the game of red ball in our country.”
Root’s facet couldn’t attain the 300 mark in 10 innings and Jonny Bairstow’s 113 in Sydney was the one century posted by an English batsman.
England’s batting common of 19.18 was their worst efficiency in an Ashes collection since 1890.
“We’ve been bowled out for under 200 so many times, and we’re never going to win a Test match when we don’t get runs on the board,” Root mentioned.
“Many people would look at themselves in the mirror and say, ‘I haven’t given a very good account of myself,'” he mentioned.
England will play three Tests within the West Indies in March and Root anticipated a greater efficiency from his troubled facet.
Thankfully, we’ve got 4 or 5 weeks at residence earlier than the chance to go to the West Indies and begin making important enhancements as a gaggle of gamers.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
