When the going gets tough, England’s bowlers don’t turn-up

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Much has been made of Ian Bell’s inability to make runs in times of crisis. But this afternoon raised some questions about how well England’s bowlers respond to pressure. Of course, you can’t expect bowlers to tear through a quality batting line-up on a lifeless track. But you do expect them to stick at their task and create a bit of pressure with decent line and length.Particularly disappointing was Jimmy Anderson. England desperately needed their senior bowler to set the example. Instead he bowled too many poor balls and had the body language of a sulky teen. It was too reminiscent of a couple of tough sessions during the Ashes.

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