LONDON: Before the recently concluded Ashes series between Australia and England began, I mused on the potential impact which injuries to two of Australia’s fast bowlers may have on the outcome. There was a sense, at least amongst England’s supporters, that they had a chance of winning the series or, at least, running Australia very close. As those supporters are now well aware, any such hopes were dashed in disappointing fashion. England’s performances have been raked over ad infinitum in the media and on social media. It seems almost unnecessary to add to this welter of views and analyses.