will challenge pat cummins, some time, some place, but melbourne, it s a breeze. cummins took three early wickets himself having won the toss himself. still, england s captain looked like he could take on australia on his own. joe root s timing and placement were impeccable, until on 50 he got out. the most telling reaction is root s, furious with himself, and then he had to watch the rest. ben stokes had tried all sorts of shots. this was the last one he played, into australian hands. now did jos buttler s approach match the occasion? straight to the fielder. it all gave the impression that it was all too easy for australia. jonny bairstow made 35 on his return before he was surprised and caught. but 185 all out, no longer really a shock, is it? it s just the familiar pattern. there is feasibly just this coming day for england to act before it s too late. they ve at least already got rid of david warner, who was dismissed for 38.