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‘A series like this, does it need it? I don’t think so’
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Root’s head-to-head with Starc may be decisive battle
It rarely takes much for an Englishman to be accused of whinging in Australia but when Joe Root was asked a simple question on Sunday — whether a series like the Ashes actually needs day-night Test cricket — he simply gave an honest answer.
“I personally don’t think so,” replied Root, before England began netting at the Gabba before Thursday’s second Test. “It’s obviously very successful and popular here, and obviously Australia have got a very good record [played 14, won 13]. You can see why we’re playing one of those games.
