Joe Root backs Moeen Ali to play second Ashes Test despite injured finger
England captain says Moeen will play even if not fully fit to bowlMoeen will bat at No6 with Jonny Bairstow at No7 at Adelaide OvalWe are on the brink of the cricket having a chance of taking centre stage again. On the eve of the second match of this Ashes series it was almost a relief to hear Joe Root talking about injury worries, which used to be the staple diet of discussion in between Tests. Related: Australia’s Steve Smith plays mind games with Joe Root over lbw decisionsRelated: Engl
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