Player ratings England

By Nick Hoult 3

Dom Sibley

Misjudgment in the second innings when he left an arm ball. Playing so far in front of his pad makes him vulnerable on turning pitches.

6 Sam Curran

Golden duck started collapse, but two wickets in the second innings proved he influences a game. Should make way for Chris Woakes on Friday.

4 Zak Crawley

Too eager to impose himself and live up to last summer’s double hundred. A good player of spin, needs to see out first 30 balls and get himself in.

Honest in the assessment of his own performance after first-innings five-fer. Improved in the second innings, has to be more consistent.

7

Good return for a player who looked Test class again. If his technique holds up against pace, batting depth will be all the better for his recall.

7 Jonny Bairstow Jack Leach

Outbowled Bess in the first innings and grew into the game. Has barely bowled for 12 months, but should emerge as England’s senior spinner.

9

Outstanding start to year. Showed every other player how to pace a Test innings on a turning pitch. His hunger for runs was most welcome.

5 Joe Root Mark Wood

Generated bounce and pace in tough conditions, put his body on the line for his team. Not much joy on a slow pitch. Should be rested for next Test.

8 Dan Lawrence

Superb debut. Lawrence (below) proved he has the temperament for Test cricket. Calm in chaos of fourth evening. Dropped catch the only blot.

7

Not many runs, but a superb keeping performance on a low, slow pitch. Took all chances offered, including his first stumping in Test cricket.

8 Jos Buttler Stuart Broad

Outstanding, brought his experience mixing cutters and changes of pace and length. Will be happy to hand over to James Anderson on Friday.