England’s all-time leading fast bowler James Anderson has offered a scathing and unfiltered critique of Ben Stokes’ post-series comments following England’s emphatic 4-1 defeat in the 2025–26 Ashes, questioning the captain’s focus on “effort” in the aftermath of another bruising tour of Australia. Anderson admitted that hearing Stokes praise basic work ethic triggered what he […]

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Brendon McCullum’s willingness to genuinely adapt his coaching philosophy will now be under sharper scrutiny following England’s bruising 4–1 Ashes defeat in Australia. While McCullum has repeatedly insisted that he is open to evolving, Hussain has questioned whether that adaptability will truly come into play after Bazball was found […]

England men’s head coach Brendon McCullum has firmly defended his leadership style amid growing scrutiny following England’s 4–1 Ashes defeat, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reportedly set to conduct a detailed review of the series. While sections of the English media suggest the ECB may push McCullum to rein in his methods […]

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has floated a bold suggestion in the wake of England’s disastrous Ashes 2025–26 campaign, recommending the return of Andy Flower as head coach to replace Brendon McCullum. England’s 1–4 series defeat in Australia has triggered intense scrutiny of the team’s leadership, with both McCullum and captain Ben Stokes now under […]

England’s Ashes campaign in Australia was meant to be the ultimate validation of the much-hyped Bazball era. Instead, it ended as one of the most chastening tours in recent memory, with a 4–1 series defeat that brutally exposed shortcomings in preparation, tactics, and leadership. Far from redefining England’s red-ball future, the Ashes unravelled the limitations […]

Brendon McCullum’s future as England men’s head coach could come under severe scrutiny in the coming months, with British media reports suggesting that the former New Zealand captain may be handed a clear ultimatum by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). According to a report by Telegraph Sport, McCullum’s continuation in the role will […]

England have made a bold selection call ahead of the third Ashes Test, recalling tall fast bowler Josh Tongue to the playing XI for the crucial clash starting December 17 at the Adelaide Oval. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches, Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson, whose struggles with the ball have forced England into a change […]

Cricket Australia (CA) and the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) came together on Monday to issue a powerful joint statement condemning the horrific terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach and expressing solidarity with the victims and their families. The unified response from two of cricket’s most influential boards underlined the global sporting community’s shared […]

Tensions surrounding the Ashes 2025 series spilt off the field on Saturday, December 13, when a member of the England cricket team’s security staff was involved in a heated verbal exchange with a cameraman from Australian broadcaster Channel 7. The incident came at a sensitive time for the touring side, who are already under intense […]

England’s Ashes campaign is already hanging by a thread after slipping 2-0 behind, and Nasser Hussain believes the time has come for skipper Ben Stokes to shift from shielding his players to confronting some uncomfortable truths. The former England captain feels Stokes’ tone after the Gabba defeat revealed a significant change—this wasn’t the usual defiance […]