Harry Brook’s poor dismissal sparked criticism in England’s failed chase during the third Ashes Test.

Harry Brook was dismissed for 30 attempting a reverse sweep in England’s failed chase during the third Ashes Test at Adelaide, drawing sharp criticism from former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who called it the worst batting he’d seen. The dismissal came on a short-pitched delivery, with Brook struggling throughout the series, averaging 28.8 and facing scrutiny over his shot selection and fielding. England, already in trouble, were reduced to 3-177, with Nathan Lyon taking 3-64 on a deteriorating pitch. Australia, led by Travis Head’s 170 and a sharp performance from Alex Carey behind the stumps, set a challenging target of 435. Marnus Labuschagne’s one-handed catch of Ollie Pope was hailed as exceptional. Steve Smith returned to training after missing the match due to vertigo and is expected to play in Melbourne. The result left England reeling, with doubts growing over Brook’s and Josh Inglis’s places in the team.