Overview
- Geoffrey Boycott labelled vice-captain Harry Brook “a waste of talent,” arguing the batter has been giving his wicket away.
- Boycott wrote that Brook “bats as if it is T20” and urged tighter shot selection, citing Don Bradman’s example of sustained scoring discipline.
- He recommended Ben Stokes move up to No. 3 for England for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, which starts Friday.
- Boycott suggested Jacob Bethell should slot in at No. 6 after being drafted in for Ollie Pope.
- He said Pat Cummins being out of the series is good news for Joe Root, noting the pacer’s past success against Root outside off stump.