Would a combined XI from this series include any England players?

[Burgey]

But India just lost a series, and NZ and Bangladesh could only draw one. So their good bowling didn't count at all.

 

[Xix2565]

But India just lost a series, and NZ and Bangladesh could only draw one. So their good bowling didn't count at all.

All 5 teams I named, including Australia and SA, won at least 1 Test in this period generally off the back of good bowling & bad bowling by the opponents. I don't see how that doesn't count as proof that bowling matters a lot in winning Tests when compared to England's lineup this series which wasn't up to par when it wasn't being mismanaged.

 

[SteveNZ]

Wood's commitment and speed are commendable, but in terms of quality and impact he is way down the ladder this Ashes. And I don't think it's unfair to point out he's been poor bar one innings in the series. Good bowling matters a lot more in Tests, as Australia, India, NZ, Bangladesh and SA have shown in this little period.

OK fair enough - I'd argue he was good in Brisbane too without luck, but you're entitled to your view.

 

[Xix2565]

OK fair enough - I'd argue he was good in Brisbane too without luck, but you're entitled to your view.

Fair enough.

 

[Smudge]

Fair enough all!

 

[Starfighter]

I'd argue he was good in Brisbane too without luck

He bowled too short most of the time.

With England, the more things change, the more they remain the same.