How England are building an attack to trouble Australia
Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?
England's pace attack boasts a formidable quartet of Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson. This group, which dismissed Pakistan for just 110 runs on day two of the second Test at Lord's, showcases impressive variety in their bowling styles. Captain Joe Root lauded their uniqueness, noting it is a step above the bowling stock from his previous tenure as captain.
Archer reached a career-best 95mph in the opening spell, while Robinson bowled at an average pace of about 78mph. Tongue, who has the highest pace average across the series, bowls from a wide on the crease, while Atkinson, their all-rounder, strikes at a higher pace than Robinson. Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes this group will pose a tough challenge to any batting lineup, including Australia's.
Robinson's skill and control have been instrumental, with 70% of his deliveries hitting the right length and Atkinson following closely with 52%. Vaughan suggests that if Robinson can consistently bowl at around 81mph, he will be a formidable opponent for any batting lineup.
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