The dedicated Barmy Army remain an acquired taste

HUW TURBERVILL IN BARBADOS: Anyone who loves Test cricket is OK with me. You have to admire their commitment, spending thousands to watch Joe Root’s team in action. Yet not every person who watches England in action overseas is wholly appreciative

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