PAUL NIXON

Despite there being a lot of chat about Australia’s tactics to England’s lower-order over the past few days, it was no surprise to me to see the hosts keep on with the short ball as they looked to dismiss the tourists.
But, having got through his peppering, it was also no surprise to me to see Stuart Broad go on and make a wonderful half century. If you can survive early on, especially when you’re facing a lot of short-pitched deliveries, then your eye is in and the game becomes a lot simpler.
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