Ashes 2017/18, 2nd Test: Hits and misses

Miss: Alastair Cook

The form of Alastair Cook, who led England to Ashes glory in 2015, remains one of the biggest concerns for Joe Root after the end of the second Test.

Cook, who contributed with nine runs in Brisbane, added 53 runs in his two innings at Adelaide. Cook, who has just three centuries in his last 56 Test innings, showed some resistance and his footwork was more assured than in Brisbane, but he is more vulnerable to off-spinners now.

Owing to his experience and ability, Cook was expected to play an anchor's role for England but he was ultimately undone by two good deliveries from Nathan Lyon.

With the visitors 2-0 down in the five-match Ashes Test series, Cook will have to produce a miracle in Perth to turn things around for England.