VERN’S GOT A SICK NOTE

IF ONLY Big Vern Philander could stop on the field a bit longer. At Lord’s he was off with what was just a bruise, and after seeing off Keaton Jennings here, he wasn’t seen again until 2.36pm with a tummy upset. Then he got rid of Joe Root. He’s fast becoming cricket’s Darren Anderton (right): Sick Note!