Robert Key says “2005 Ashes is a great series for England to draw upon” Ahead of the Adelaide Test

Before the Adelaide Test, former England cricketer Robert Key has advised Joe Root and his teammates to take inspiration from the Englishmen’s 2005 Ashes series victory. Robert Key recounted how Michael Vaughan’s side came back from a first-match setback to win the series.

The 2005 Ashes series is regarded as one of the best in history due to the tightness of the rubber. The second Test at Edgbaston was won by England by two runs, reversing the fortunes of the first. The hosts won the fourth Test by three wickets, while the other two remained tied.

“We talk a lot about 2005 when the Ashes are on, but that is a great series for England to draw upon. At Lord’s, they were thrashed and everyone thought, ‘here we go again’. But, thanks to Michael Vaughan’s leadership, they made the decision that if they were going down, they would do so swinging. The result was smashing 407 on the opening day at Edgbaston. It is easy to think ‘we are not as good as those guys were, we can’t do that.” he said

Following Australia’s nine-wicket victory in the first Test at the Gabba, England faces a difficult assignment in tying the series. With Australia undefeated in pink-ball Tests, England requires a win to have any chance of reclaiming the urn.

“We make a lot of fuss about batting being hard because of the pink ball. That makes me laugh, because there is no way batting will be tougher here than on the first day at Brisbane, or after you’ve been stuck in on a green top at Lord’s when it’s six degrees celsius. England must remember that and play without fear.” he said

James Anderson

On Wednesday, England named a 12-man team, which included James Anderson and Stuart Broad but omitted Mark Wood. With Anderson and Broad almost expected to return, the bowling unit in Adelaide will be interesting to watch.

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