Ben Duckett’s century against Pakistan was further proof the opener is learning from his own shortcomings
15 minutes of madness at the end of the second day that appears to have holed their hopes in this second Test below the waterline, they can console themselves with the performance of Ben Duckett.
The Nottinghamshire batter may not have had his best series in the Ashes, his highlight coming in a losing cause at Lord’s when he made scores of 98 and 83. This is a player who rarely leaves the ball. In fact, he has left fewer than 40 of the 2,026 he has faced so far during his Test career.That devil-may-care attitude frustrates some and may be the reason why 11 of his 15 half-century scores in Tests are unconverted.
He is a player that’s emblematic of this regime and it is an environment he admitted after day two in Multan that brings the best out of him. “So more often than not, when you have that backing from your coach and your captain, you’ll go out there and perform.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The original Bazballer forcing his way into England's plans for the next AshesMatthew Potts impresses on his first overseas Test appearance
Read more »
Falklands Veteran's Engagement Ring Stolen From Fiancee's Ashes CasketDarren Horsnell, a Falklands veteran, is desperately seeking the return of his distinctive amethyst and diamond engagement ring stolen from a wicker casket containing his fiancée Tracey Vick’s ashes. The theft occurred during a burglary at Horsnell's home last Sunday, where other items worth £5,500 were also taken.
Read more »
Jennifer Aniston confirms strange conspiracy theory about her therapist's ashes is trueJennifer Aniston has revealed in a new interview that a wild rumour concerning her therapist's ashes is in fact 100% true.
Read more »
A Tupperware of Ashes review: A dementia drama not worthy of the NationalMeera Syal shows her comic talents but struggles to convey her character's suffering and loss
Read more »
Stuart Broad: My replacement for the Ashes should be a 33-year-old AussieSurrey seam bowler Dan Worrall, who has not played for Australia since 2016, becomes eligible to represent England in April next year
Read more »
Ashes 2025-26 schedule: Cricket Australia announce dates for series with EnglandThe dates for the 2025-26 men's Ashes series are announced with England set to begin their battle to regain the urn from Australia in Perth from 21-25 November.
Read more »