adminSYDNEY. — The futures of team elders Shane Watson and Brad Haddin were under scrutiny as critics yesterday homed in on Australia’s first Ashes Test cricket thumping by England at Cardiff.
Chasing a record-breaking 412 runs for victory, Ashes-holders Australia were dismissed for 242 after tea on Saturday’s fourth day to lose comprehensively by 169 runs in the first of five Tests.
The last time Australia won an Ashes series after losing the first Test was on their 1997 tour of England.
Australia’s media called for team changes as Michael Clarke’s men face a quick turnaround with the second Test starting at Lord’s on Thursday. — AFP.
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