'Not about pointing fingers': Root says England must rise as one to Boxing Day Ashes challenge
With England's Ashes hopes hanging by a thread, Joe Root has called on his entire team to lift for Boxing Day as the tourists fight to keep the series alive.Joe Root says his side must do the "basic things" well to work their way back into the series
"It's asking all our batters, whoever does play, to do basic things very well. Give yourself the opportunity to go and make big runs, build those big partnerships.Root added that a stronger understanding of the conditions will put England in good stead to turn things around. Meanwhile, Australia's bowling attack will be bolstered by the return of Pat Cummins, while Mitchell Starc is also expected to be passed fit to play.
Australia are however hopeful of having Hazlewood return for the New Years' Test at the SCG, starting January 5. Green was used sparingly in the bowling attack in Adelaide but said he was fully capable of playing a larger role in the attack on Boxing Day.
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