'Its Been A Monumental Fail': Ian Healy Criticises England's 'deflating Performance' In Ashes
Ian Healy: Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy expressed his disappointment with how England has played so far, calling their performance deflating, and suggested that a lack of preparation for Aussie conditions has resulted in hosts being 2-nil down in the Ashes series. After a loss in a series opener in Perth, Brisbane didnt play out much better for England, as Australia cruised to victory in Brisbane to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the series, having been set a target of just 65 runs. Its a very deflating performance so far, Healy told SEN. The optimism we had before any contest was very high. We thought that this was going to be the close Ashes (in Australia) that weve been craving since the 60s. Its been a monumental fail by England; they have misread everything. I dont know how there could be so many people that dont know any better in decision-making positions of English Cricket that have let this itinerary become approved. Theyve just got nothing because they haven't been training. They are not fit enough, they are not bowling fit enough (and) the batsmen havent made enough big runs of recent times. So, they are all fresh and green, and theyre not working hard enough. Its very disappointing that it has been such a farce for them, he added. Its been a monumental fail by England; they have misread everything. I dont know how there could be so many people that dont know any better in decision-making positions of English Cricket that have let this itinerary become approved. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Moreover, ahead of the third Test in Adelaide, starting December 17, England copped a major blow as the fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes tour following a knee injury he suffered during the first Test in Perth. Article Source: IANS
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