a match to really light the fire. this, in fact, has been the story of england s time in australia so far, meaningful practice has been largely impossible because of the weather. that s helpful. over the past ten test matches they ve played in australia, england have won precisely zero. australia s new captain has just had time to get his blazer fitted, two weeks in thejob he doesn t seem intimidated yet. i hope that i ll stay relaxed. i think that is when i play my best cricket. most people play their best when they are relaxed and focused. hopefully we can keep that. the bunch of guys we ve got are a fantastic bunch. well, ben stokes should disrupt the harmony restored for england both mentally and physically. the eternaljames anderson is being rested for the first test but he is fit, england say. you could imagine little has changed but, of course, so much has. the racial bullying and harassment of azeem rafiq casts
restored for england, both mentally and physically. the eternaljames anderson is being rested for the first test but he is fit, england say. you could imagine little has changed. but, of course, so much has. the racial bullying and harassment of azeem rafiq casts grave issues over the integrity and inclusivity of english cricket, in yorkshire specifically but across the game generally. england s captain knows the context. it s obviously been very difficult, but ultimately, when you re out here, you re looking to concentrate on the job at hand and we throw everything into that. but also address what s happening and hopefully we can, you know, from it we can move forward as a sport at midnight, we can forget the hype. weather permitting, it begins. right now, it s all level and everything s friendly. sooner or later, both those situations will change. joe wilson, bbc news. that s it. good night.