Ashes 2017: 2nd Test, day 1, 5 things we learnt from the day

#5 Root makes a bizarre choice

Root opted to bowl first at Adelaide

There was widespread anticipation surrounding the second match of the Ashes series. The seventh day-night Test match in the history of cricket and the third at Adelaide was expected to be a chance for England to redeem themselves after a disastrous loss in the series opener at the Gabba.

All went right for the English until Joe Root walked out for the toss, won it and opted to bowl first. It was a bizarre choice given that the Adelaide wicket reeked of a batting track. Since 1982, only one team was won the toss, elected to field at Adelaide and walked away with a victory.

Add to that the factor of batting last on a day-night wicket and the choice seemed even more weird.