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January 2, 2026
Eternal 31 makes Crawley the tallest small person in England’s Ashes pyre
Series in Australia was meant to bring the best out of opener but he goes into Sydney Test with questions unanswered
TL;DR
- Zak Crawley's Ashes series was initially seen as a career-defining moment, but other team issues have overshadowed this.
- Crawley averages 31 in Test cricket and has maintained this average throughout the series, despite looking better than his stats suggest.
- He has been part of 30 England Test victories, a significant achievement in fewer matches than many other openers.
- Crawley has shown varied performances, including resilient innings and a notable shot in Melbourne, and feels comfortable playing in Sydney.
- His press conference comments indicate a calm demeanor, a focus on team performance, and a desire to lead by example.
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