ArchiveAugust 10, 2014

Let’s start with some of the many positives. Pretty much every member of the England side contributed in some way, often substantially, to an utterly emphatic victory. Anderson and Broad were excellent. Moeen continues to take wickets. Bell and Root batted well, while Buttler (what a player he might become) was very impressive. England have managed to haul themselves back from a dire position to one of commanding strength, and will win the series 3-1 at the Oval. But there’s a...