Ace cricket commentator Geoffrey Boycott has said in his column that England's current batting form is a sign of worry ahead of the first Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Boycott said that England should not be confident just because they won 3-0 in the summer.
Boycott said that England's batsmen are at their most vulnerable in the first Test match of an overseas series and in recent times they have made a real cock-up of the first innings in particular, according to the report.
Boycott added that batting will decide the first Test and although we know on paper the Australia batsmen do not look as strong as England but with England's recent history of playing poorly in the opening Test, with new guys in the side and some of them undercooked there is a big question mark as to how the side will perform, the report mentioned.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app