Summary
Jofra Archer, an England cricket player, faced criticism for appearing with a pillow on the third day of the second Ashes Test against Australia at the Gabba. While England needed to bowl out Australia quickly, Archer was spotted with the pillow, leading to comments from former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden. Australia extended their lead, making it harder for England to win the match.
Key Facts
- Jofra Archer, an England fast bowler, brought a pillow to the cricket field at the Gabba.
- Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden criticized Archer's appearance with a pillow, calling it a "shocking look."
- England needed to get four more Australian wickets to end their first innings.
- Australia increased their lead to 450-8 by the interval, leading by 116 runs.
- England has rarely overturned a first-innings deficit of over 100 runs against Australia.
- Michael Neser was caught out by England captain Ben Stokes, and Gus Atkinson took another Australian wicket.
- Archer, back from a long injury break, bowled 25 overs during the game.
- England's performance was questioned due to missed fielding opportunities and looked "jaded" according to former captain Michael Vaughan.
