Join the Miguel Delaney Inside Football Join the Miguel Delaney Inside newsletter to get exclusive access and unparalleled insight. Football Join the Miguel Delaney Inside newsletter Football England’s Joe Root said that the Ashes doesn’t need a pink ball Test as England prepares for a day-nighter match in Brisbane. England had exhibited dreadful performance in Perth in the Ashes opener and will be looking to bounce back from the eight-wicket loss within two days. Root was dismissed for 0 in the first inning before falling for 8 in the second. They will have their hands full at the Gabba where they haven’t won since 1986. They have only lost three of seven Tests in Australia, and their hosts won 13 of 14. Only a shocking defeat by the West Indies last season – at the Gabba as well – has blotted their record. “I personally don’t think so. “It’s very successful and very popular here. Australia has got a good record here. So you can see why we’re playing one of those games. “Ultimately, two years out it’s going to be there. It’s part and parcel of making sure you’re ready for it.“A series like this, does it need it? I don’t think so. But it doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be here either.”Former England captain Root has now gone 29 innings without a century against Australia in test matches Down Under, with England’s latest defeat sparking more criticism of his form, but the 34-year-old had no doubt about his ability to score again.“It’s pretty disappointing in terms of the numbers,” Root said in reference to the previous Test.“I think it’s having a bit of realism, understanding, yes there are things that I might have done differently if I get an opportunity again, but also it’s not the end of the world.”Root opted against taking part in an England Lions fixture against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra this week, with none of the visitors’ first XI playing. “I’m making sure I’m clear on how I want to construct an innings against the pink ball in these conditions, against this attack,” He added.“That’s what this week’s about … just readying yourself as best as possible, having good conversations around things on how we can work together and build those big partnerships that are going to set up games for us.”The media reported on Saturday that Mark…
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