Monday Mash-up: A pitched battle

Sam goes to the well for Nicholls; Shohei gets paid and we have a book prize winner.

When Phillips went, he went hard. Getty Images

“It is probably the worst wicket I’ve come across in my career,” Tim Southee said after his team clung on to beat Bangladesh and even the series. “The balance between bat and ball was heavily favoured into the bowler’s hands. I think for the match to be over in 170 overs reflects that.”

I’m glad Southee ditch…