Summary
England's cricket team adjusted their bowling strategy in the Ashes series against Australia. By bowling with a fuller length in Melbourne, they succeeded in limiting Australia to 152 runs, improving their performance significantly.
Key Facts
- England changed their bowling approach to use a fuller length.
- The new average length in Melbourne was 6.89 meters compared to 7.85 meters in earlier tests.
- Australia scored only 152 runs on the first day in Melbourne.
- Josh Tongue took five wickets by bowling deliveries in the fuller length area.
- England's fuller bowling in Melbourne was the second-fullest under coach Brendon McCullum.
- England's bowlers received positive feedback for their focused strategy, contrasting with their earlier struggles.
