
England’s openers falter again as Rory Burns run out for a duck
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rory Burns was run out for a duck on his recall as England’s openers once again failed to stand up to Australia in the Ashes finale in Hobart. Burns was dropped two games ago, returning to the side only due to Haseeb Hameed’s even more concerning run of form, and things could barely have gone worse on his return. Burns, who is in the process of tweaking his technique, had three awkward moments in the very first over from Mitchell Starc – an lbw appeal, a deflection past his stumps and a close call for caught behind that UltraEdge suggested may have been out. Once again, England were unable to call on Ollie Robinson due to a back spasm – a problem that saw bowling coach Jon Lewis make a public call for an improvement in fitness standards.
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