'Arrogance' and 'madness' – readers have their say

England have opted against sending any of their first-choice batters to play in a two-day pink-ball game against a Prime Minister's XI in Canberra.

Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope were the only top six batters to reach double figures in both innings in Perth, where England were bowled out for 172 and 164 in an eight-wicket defeat.

However, only pace bowlers Josh Tongue and Matthew Potts, and batter Jacob Bethell, will join up with England Lions in the capital - a decision that has not gone down well with BBC Sport readers in the comments sections of our articles.

"Just arrogance," said Jon Lively. "It's clear that some of our batsmen would benefit from time in the middle (Crawley and Root especially), so why not take the opportunity that's presented to you?".

Clive criticised England's head-in-the-sand attitude, writing: "Naivety, arrogance, and refusal to accept that they're wrong. If we go 2-0 down, that's the series gone. And at the end of this tour, I'd expect some resignations."

Oliver called on head coach Brendon McCullum to explain why "[Root] and others aren't playing", labelling it "madness", while Dave the Wave can't understand England's "bizarre decision".

While not supporting England's choice, Duke Wilton pointed out that playing in the match did not guarantee a return to form, nor any selection changes, singling out under-fire opener Zak Crawley in his hypothetical scenario: "What if he were to get another pair in Canberra?"