Sound or flawed? England's faith in Crawley tested
Summary
The article focuses on the debate over England's continued selection of Zak Crawley in their Test cricket team. Despite his low batting average, England keeps choosing Crawley due to his solid past performance, especially against Australia. However, Crawley's recent struggles against fast bowlers have raised concerns.Key Facts
- England's Test cricket team keeps selecting Zak Crawley despite his batting average of 30.96.
- Crawley has a good track record against Australia, averaging 43.06 against them.
- Crawley and Ben Duckett have formed a strong opening partnership for England.
- Crawley has performed well against Australian fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
- Even with recent poor performances, England believes Crawley is well-suited for matches in Australia.
- Recent data shows Crawley's struggle against fast deliveries over 87 mph, reducing his average to six.
- England finds it impractical to drop Crawley after just one test without backup openers on tour.
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