Ashes 2021: Joe Root continues to bat after copping a knock to his helmet off Ben Stokes in nets

England got a serious scare when captain Joe Root was hit by a Ben Stokes bouncer throughout a nets session forward of the 2nd Ashes Test. Watch: Joe Root hit on helmet by Ben Stokes bouncer in nets (AP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSEngland captain Joe Root practiced within the nets forward of 2nd TestJoe Root was hit on helmet by a Ben Stokes bouncer in netsThe second Ashes Test will start in Adelaide from ThursdayEngland captain Joe Root copped a heavy blow on the helmet by a Ben Stokes bouncer within the nets forward of the second Ashes Test beginning in Adelaide on Thursday. Stokes bowled a short-pitched supply which hit the highest of Root’s helmet. Luckily for England, Root seemingly appeared unscathed from the blow.

England gamers had been practising with a pink ball within the nets when Root was hit on the pinnacle by a nasty bouncer from Stokes. Root continued to bat after the nasty blow and was the final participant to go away the nets in Adelaide.No surprises that Joe Root is the final to go away the nets at England coaching. Copped a knock to the helmet off Ben Stokes a bit earlier however didn’t seem affected. He’s in good contact #Ashes pic.twitter.com/TYHB1ZaVKf— Louis Cameron (@LouisDBCameron) December 14, 2021
Pressure has mounted on Joe Root-led England after a disappointing first Test the place they suffered a nine-wicket defeat by the hands of Australia. In the 2017/18 Ashes collection, England misplaced the pink-ball Test in Adelaide on the best way to a 4-0 defeat and can face an opponent who has by no means misplaced a take a look at below lights.Root stated his batsmen ought to really feel extra comfy in opposition to the swinging pink ball after they struggled with the bounce on the Gabba, the place they had been skittled for 147 within the first innings and misplaced eight wickets in a session within the second.”One thing, as we’ve spoken about with the pink ball, it can swing a bit more and seam a bit more, which is something that we should be used to and we should know how to manage,” he stated, referring to the crimson ball on England’s residence pitches.”Whereas in England you don’t have to manage the bounce like you do in Brisbane all that often.”So when there are phases of the sport that (swing and seam) comes into it, we ought to be prepared for that.”Click here for IndiaToday.in’s complete coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.