Rain cuts play short at the SCG, but England finish strongly at 211-3 thanks to a brilliant partnership between Joe Root and Harry Brook. Alex Hartley is joined by Phil Tufnell and Isa Guha to discuss England’s batting revival, the future of spin bowling, and why pitches have dominated the Ashes conversation. Plus, what does this mean for England’s approach and the curator under pressure?

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & rain stops play
00:32 England’s day: 211-3 after early scare
01:08 Root & Brook partnership explained
02:42 Where has spin gone?
03:54 First time in 125 years – no frontline spinner!
05:06 Is this the death of spin bowling?
06:01 Who takes wickets in the fourth innings?
07:09 Pressure on the curator after pitch drama
08:39 Root 72*, Brook 78* – England’s positives
09:00 Phil Tufnell’s SCG memories
09:53 Alex Hartley on her MBE honor
11:13 Ask Me Anything – Performance bonuses in cricket
12:32 Wrap-up

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