India, Nov. 23 -- Whether or not they want to remain stubborn with regards to the style of play they have committed to playing, England have a long two weeks of introspection and soul-searching in store before the second Ashes Test. A two-day Test in which they batted less than 70 overs across their two innings means Bazball is under pressure, and something probably needs to change given the manner of their loss.

With the pink ball Test in Brisbane being their next assignment, England also have a two-day tour game against the Aussie Prime Minister's XI in Canberra to look forward to, also with the pink ball under lights. However, England had originally planned to use none of their first team players in that match, instead favouring the d...