• David Warner suffers bruised thigh in nets for Australia
Joe Root could return to the No 3 spot for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston to shore up England’s struggling top order. On a day in which Australia’s David Warner was struck by Michael Neser in the nets – a bruised thigh that is unlikely to affect the opener’s chances of playing on Thursday – it emerged that England are considering a late change to their batting line-up.
It is understood Root spoke about moving up one place from his preferred No 4 spot with the team management during last week’s victory over Ireland – a match that saw England bowled out for 85 in the first innings and the tail-ender Jack Leach top-score in the second with 92 after coming in as a nightwatchman opener.
Written by Ali Martin
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jul/29/joe-root-no-3-england-ashes-australia-david-warner-bruised-thigh under the title “Joe Root ready for return to No 3 in England’s Ashes reshuffle”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
