THE GABBA — It’s the hope that kills you when it comes to the England cricket team. This current one has inspired more than most thanks to some extraordinary exploits over the past three years or so.

No longer, as this second Test and hopes of regaining the Ashes all-but evaporated following a criminally negligent batting performance on the third evening under the Gabba floodlights.

Forget riding scooters without a helmet, as some England players were pictured doing before this day-night Test. Driving recklessly in Australia is punishable with fines up to £10,000 and, in some instances, prison sentences.

England’s batters should take note as they’ve been driving without due care and attention ever since this series started last month.

It’s the kind of brainless batting that saw them su

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