Joe Root says ‘no excuses’ as England prepare for day night Ashes Test battle

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Captain admits he asked too much of Ben Stokes in first TestIt won’t be harder than first day in Brisbane, says RootJoe Root has told his England players that their harrowing experience in Brisbane is as tough as it gets, leaving “no excuses” as they head into their must-win second Test against Australia in Adelaide.Sitting 1-0 down after an opening-day collapse to 147 all out in Brisbane practically settled the first Test, the tourists now welcome back Jimmy Anderson to their attack for the day-night second Test, while Australia’s David Warner is struggling to overcome a suspected broken rib. Continue reading...

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