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Cricket News : 'Not the right time' to discuss selection - Root after 275-run Ashes defeat

England captain Joe Root has not ruled out making selection changes after Australia took a 2-0 lead in the five-Test Ashes series on Monday, beating the tourists by 275 runs in Adelaide.

Root said it wasn't the right time to discuss the batting situation but he felt 'devastated' for Jos Buttler after his dismissal.

Set 468 runs to win, England were bowled out for 192 with 21 overs remaining on the final day of play in the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Buttler (26) faced 207 deliveries for England before treading on his stumps to be out hit wicket.

It means Root's side head to Melbourne needing to win all three of the remaining Tests to regain the Ashes.

Only one team has come from 2-0 down to win an Ashes series: Don Bradman’s Australia in 1936-37.

As holders of the Ashes, Australia need just a draw at the MCG to retain the urn.

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  • Released : 20-Dec-2021

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