"If they have not done so already, it may be time for England's players to delete the social media apps on their phones. Shutting out the noise has been one of the tenets of Brendon McCullum's tenure as head coach and, given the opportunity squandered, there is plenty of it around. Understandably so. Perth really was an all-time howler of a collapse that will now test England's resolve like no other tour."
"No Pat Cummins and no Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja a passenger with back spasms and Nathan Lyon labouring in the field never has there been a better chance to go 1-0 up. One wicket down and leading by 105 just after lunch on day two, England's middle order batted like just a few finishing touches were required. Looking to score is their default and a good one, too."
Stuart Broad reacted with a silent, exasperated sigh during Joe Root's dismissal after Mitchell Starc struck, and a clip of Broad in the Channel 7 box went viral. England collapsed in Perth, losing nine for 99 after appearing well positioned one wicket down and leading by 105 early on day two. Absent fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood and with Usman Khawaja hampered and Nathan Lyon limited, Australia presented a prime chance to take a 1-0 lead. Loose drives from Ollie Pope, Harry Brook and Root followed Scott Boland prising open an end, while Zak Crawley fell early to Starc.
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