• Surrey opener bats all day to end unbeaten on 125
Here was a reminder of the old pro’s mantra, with which it’s hard to argue – “it’s not how but how many that matters”. By common consent, which included the batsman’s own opinion, Rory Burns was not in great form before this Test match, yet there he was settling into his stiff-necked stance in his sixth hour at the crease, defying perspiring Australia bowlers on his way to his maiden Test century. A stunning achievement on a sun-kissed Friday afternoon.
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Written by Vic Marks at Edgbaston
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/02/england-australia-ashes-2019-first-test-day-two-report-cricket under the title “Rory Burns’ maiden Test century puts England on top against Australia”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
