Wisden Cricket Weekly Ashes Daily: Has the reaction to England's pink-ball warm-up snub been overblown?
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Nov 27, 2025 Jim Wallace, a seasoned cricket journalist for The Guardian and The Athletic, brings his on-the-ground insights from the Ashes tour. He and Yas Rana dissect the chaotic two-day Test in Perth, revealing mixed emotions among English fans. They debate England's decision to skip a pink-ball warm-up, focusing on acclimatization and squad unity. Jim also outlines potential changes in the Australian lineup and addresses batting struggles, including Khawaja's form. The discussion hints at the tactical challenges posed by pink-ball dynamics.
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Long Flight, Short Test
- Jim Wallace flew around the world to Perth and saw only two full days of a rollercoaster Test match.
- He joked about avoiding sharks and using local Aussies as a human barrier while swimming in the sea.
Great Game, Poor Tone Of Coverage
- Yas Rana argues coverage often missed that Perth produced an amazing, rare Test spectacle despite England's collapse.
- She warns against reducing Australia's achievement to England's failures.
Two Competing Narratives
- Jim Wallace highlights England's bowling attack strength and Travis Head's extraordinary innings as dual narratives.
- He links disappointment to England's recurrent habit of squandering match-winning positions.