Alastair Cook
What more can you say about his epic unbeaten 244? The record at the MCG and his fifth double hundred was welcome return to form. 10/10

Mark Stoneman
Has had a decent tour but, after scoring 15, the opener will be disappointed he did not cash in here on a placid pitch. 3/10

James Vince
Another who did not take advantage of a depleted attack. If only he’d reviewed his dismissal after technology showed an inside edge. 4/10

Joe Root (c)
Captaincy was tested to the full on a dog of a pitch. Really disappointed with his inability to convert yet another halfcentury...