Sky Sports Cricket Podcast Nas, Ath and Greg Blewett look ahead to the third Ashes Test in Adelaide
Dec 15, 2025
Greg Blewett, a former Australian Test cricketer and broadcaster from Adelaide, shares insights ahead of the crucial Ashes Test. He highlights the special atmosphere of the Adelaide Oval and debates the day versus day-night format. Greg critiques England's aggressive approach and discusses selection dilemmas, while reflecting on his own cricketing journey and career regrets. Listen for his perspective on Australia’s leadership dynamics and predictions for the series, which he believes will close in favor of Australia.
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Adelaide Pitch Has More Bite
- The Adelaide pitch now offers more movement and nibble than it used to because of drop-in wickets and recent preparation changes.
- England must pick moments to attack and use shorter boundaries rather than rely on constant aggression.
Be Aggressive — But Pick Your Moments
- England should stick to their aggressive Baz Ball principles but be selective about when to attack.
- Play smartly around the new ball and exploit Adelaide's shorter side boundaries when appropriate.
Baz Ball Is Pitch-Dependent
- Baz Ball succeeded on flat, one-day-like surfaces but struggles on bouncy, seaming Australian wickets.
- England's problem has been failing to adapt gears and session plans to different conditions.