It was good to see fight from England with the ball on the second day, especially after everything that happened with the Covid situation. That's a word I have always associated with Jimmy Anderson. James Anderson bowled with superb consistency, and his efforts were backed up on day twoAnd it's amazing what can happen when chances are held in the slips. Then we saw why Test cricket remains the best format of the game because I'm afraid, however hard England tried and however much character they displayed with the ball, their failings and weaknesses with the bat were again brutally exposed. A mention, too, for the pitches because I think they have been brilliant for Test cricket throughout this series.

Source: Daily Mail December 27, 2021 18:18 UTC