Heading to Manchester after similar defeats at Headingley, Australia saw a changed approach four years on
Andrew McGlashan
Australia have been here before. Preparing for an Old Trafford Test on the back of a defeat at Headingley. But this time things have been done very differently to 2019.
Four years ago, the team was forced by coach Justin Langer to watch back the closing stages of England’s remarkable chase. It was not well received and the looks on players’ faces can be seen in the first season of the Test documentary.
There was then a tour match against Derbyshire which included some intense warm-ups as players took out their lingering frustrations while time off was cancelled.
In 2023, Australia have not been forced to watch back Harry Brook, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood….