Speaking to Sky Sports Cricket, Brook said, "I just felt like with the wind out there especially, it was a pretty small hit, plus Starc's pace as well. I felt like it was pretty pointless trying to hit it down there. Then the other one, I just picked up the length pretty quick and fancied it
Australia's pacers dominate England's opening order to end the first session of the first day of the final Ashes Test on a positive note on Thursday at the Oval.
On the Sky Sports panel, only three commentators, including former Australia captains Mark Taylor and Ponting, as well as ex-Australia women's cricketer Mel Jones, have found themselves outnumbered by a large group of ex-English players.
After the fourth test washout due resulting in a draw at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, England failed to regain the Ashes series as Australia was leading the series by 2-1.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins acknowledged the fact that Australia might need to change their tactics for the final Test of Ashes 2023 against England after retaining the Ashes.
England batter Joe Root advocated for more flexibility in playing regulations and questioned for stopping the game early in the evening stating that "why can't we just play until we bowl the overs?" as the conditions are suitable in England until 10 pm in the summers.
Australia retained the Ashes 2023 title after rain completely ruled out the fifth day of the fourth test match on Sunday at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.
At tea, the Aussies trailed by 61 runs, with the score board reading 214/5. Mitchell Marsh 31* and Cameron Green 3* were at the crease at the close of play in the second session.
After a fluent half-century in the first Test at Birmingham, Bairstow underperformed in next two games. But here at Manchester in the fourth Ashes Test, his 99* in just 81 balls showcased the flashes of brilliance that earned him acclaim last year as a batter.