Having been lauded for his strong domestic form with Durham in the County Championship and for scoring twin centuries for Western Province in September, the player managed only 11 runs after also contributing 49, 46 and 50 in his other four innings.
He has got in but has not made a match-winning contribution.
Batting at the crucial first‑drop position, some argue that a half‑hearted innings is even more frustrating than failing to get in at all.
His dismissal, much like in the first innings, came shortly after being struck by a bouncer, with Starc delivering a powerful short ball that hit him in the chest this time.
After starting with two balls on a good length, Hazlewood again delivered a short ball, and Bedingham’s eyes lit up.
Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer and their teammates would have been watching closely. It marked his fifth dismissal in 18 Tests while playing the pull shot.
On average he gets out playing that shot once every 13 deliveries.
Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith commented, “He never looks in the right position to play the pull or hook shot. He is always off balance. He is never in a strong position.”
He added, “You think about the best pullers in the game – they have a strong base. He is pirouetting on one leg.”
South Africa great Hashim Amla has demonstrated a refined pull shot for a period.
“That is what a player like Bedingham needs to reflect on.”
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