The first cracks are beginning to appear in England’s Bazball bravado, with the only batter to make runs in Perth making a raw admission days out from the Gabba Test.
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Nathan Buckley has revealed what drove his call to accept an assistant role at Geelong, but was not as open about if he would take on the top job in Tasmania.
Test opener Jake Weatherald has outlined the difference in mentality between Australia and England ahead of the pink-ball challenge in the second Test at the Gabba.
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Travis Head has arrived in Brisbane unsure if he will open or bat No.5 for Australia in the second Ashes Test, but is happy to be fluid between the roles.