# Rashid's exile cost England but Australia tour offers chance to right wrongs

Guardian columnist Taha Hashim argues that England's failure to make fuller use of leg-spinner Adil Rashid in Test cricket was a costly tactical error. He suggests the upcoming Ashes tour of Australia gives the side a chance to correct those selection and tactical mistakes. The piece is opinion and analysis rather than a report of new events.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/31/adil-rashids-exile-cost-england-but-they-can-right-tactical-wrongs-in-australia) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:00:38 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov/02/australia-test-captain-pat-cummins-to-miss-upcoming-england-matches) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:23:48 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cr5ynwddqpd6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:07:31 GMT