CUMMINS: WE KILLED OFF BAZBALL

ASHES-WINNING captain Pat Cummins reckons Australia have knocked the stuffing out of England's 'Bazball' philosophy after seeing them “shut up shop" in Adelaide.

- BY RORY DOLLARD

Cummins missed his side's wins at Perth and Brisbane with back problems but returned to apply the finishing touches as the hosts secured the urn by going 3-0 up with two to play.

A succession of wild shots cost England dearly in the first two Tests, leading to England skipper Ben Stokes begging his side to show more fight and determination. In Adelaide, they averaged just 3.35 runs per over.