Only one team has ever come from 2-0 down to win an Ashes series: Don Bradman’s Australians in 1936-37.
Root is undeterred, despite England not having won a match in Australia since 2010-11, when it won the series 3-1. In two series before this one, it has been 5-0 and 4-0 with a draw for the home side.
“We have to absolutely believe,” Root said. “And have that same attitude that we went out today with. Because if we do that, I’m convinced we have got what we need to win Test matches out here.” Buttler’s role is one of several that selectors will discuss before the MCG test. He is expected to retain his spot in England’s team, but could lose the wicketkeeping role to Jonny Bairstow after Buttler dropped three catches in Adelaide.
Ollie Pope is also under pressure to keep his spot at No. 6, potentially creating room for Bairstow to come in.Haseeb Hameed and Rory Burns are under threat at the top of the order, although Burns fought hard on the fourth night in Adelaide to put up 34 after scoring just 4 in England’s first innings.“He is always going to offer something with that extra bit of pace he has,” Root said of Wood. “Hopefully, he is raring to go for the rest of the series.
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