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Australia (567 & 161/5) defeat England (384 & 342) by 5 wickets in the 5th Test match to win the 5-match Ashes series 4-1
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A failure of a series for Khawaja. He is completely washed up.
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Australia need 37 to win. 5 wickets in hand.
Aussies should win this.
Aussies should win this.
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Australia need 37 to win. 5 wickets in hand.
Aussies should win this.
27 to win now.
I didn't expect it to become this tight.
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All over.
Australia win.
They win the Ashes 4-1.
Australia win.
They win the Ashes 4-1.
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You don't expect a p[layer to produce the goods at the age of 39.
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He's been pretty for the last 20 odd Tests going back to the last Ashes.
If only England had 100 more runs.
Anyways, overall to me the difference between both sides has been Aussie bowling. England bowlers are largely ineffective. It’s a shame that an injury prone Stokes looked like England’s best bowler. The rest of them are effective only in England. Root has been a disappointment overall. Even though he had 2 centuries to his name, England needed more from him as the leader of their batting.
Bethel should have played all 5 Tests. It’s a disgrace that he did not play the first half of the Test series.
Anyways, overall to me the difference between both sides has been Aussie bowling. England bowlers are largely ineffective. It’s a shame that an injury prone Stokes looked like England’s best bowler. The rest of them are effective only in England. Root has been a disappointment overall. Even though he had 2 centuries to his name, England needed more from him as the leader of their batting.
Bethel should have played all 5 Tests. It’s a disgrace that he did not play the first half of the Test series.
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Has been still better than the likes of Labuschange
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Australia overcome final-day jitters to secure Sydney win
Australia overcame one final fury over umpiring technology and a whole lot of final-day jitters to farewell Usman Khawaja with one last Test victory, their closest of an Ashes series they have convincingly set to a 4-1 margin.
Left 160 to get after an England third-innings rearguard led by Jacob Bethell's resplendent 154, the hosts recovered from losing their fifth wicket with 39 runs still needed on a wearing SCG surface thanks to an uneasy sixth-wicket stand between Alex Carey (16no) and Cameron Green (22no).
The pair's match-sealing 40-run union, somehow unbroken after several hairy late mix-ups, saw the Aussies home by five wickets. The close friends shared a hug after Carey hit Will Jacks for the winning runs through the off-side.
Josh Tongue (3-42 from 11 overs) delivered a lion-hearted last-ditch spell, but England's lack of a frontline spinner left too much up to their part-timers on a pitch that had begun to offer violent turn.
Ben Stokes, valiantly directing proceedings despite struggling with a groin injury, had become agitated by another apparent Decision Review System slight when Jake Weatherald looked to get away with an edge behind.
The opener then became a lightning rod for Brydon Carse's, and England's, simmering frustrations. But the hobbled Stokes put that aside when he arranged a sporting guard of honour for Khawaja, who walked out to bat for a final time in Test cricket on a sunny Sydney afternoon.
Khawaja contributed just six to Australia's nervy chase, and would have been out on 4 if Stokes had not been shifted wider by Jacks at slip right before he edged one to where the skipper had just been standing.
After chopping on to his stumps off Tongue, the 39-year-old shared a long embrace with Marnus Labuschagne before blowing a kiss to his family in the Churchill Stand (his wife, Rachel, wiped away a tear) and bowing down before the 'Thanks Uzzy' message painted on the turf of his former home ground.
Carey, perhaps overcautious after a mix-up with Labuschagne, and Green, an anxious starter at the best of times, survived through several miscommunications, including a comical incident that saw Green nearly run out at both ends.
The Aussies lost regular wickets – Steve Smith was bowled by a Jacks delivery that exploded out of dusty footmarks before Labuschagne ran himself out inexplicably – but Jacks and Joe Root were unable to land their ragged off-breaks consistently enough to prove a major threat.
The fiery run-in between Weatherald and Carse saw the latter's short fuse lit by this series' latest controversy over audio-recording technology that is crucial in uncovering fine edges.
England had reviewed an appeal when Weatherald was on 16. There appeared to be a small noise just after the ball passed the toe of left-hander's bat, but television umpire Kumar Dharmasena could not definitively concur.
It left Carse incensed, with Stokes having to drag the paceman away from an argument with on-field official Ahsan Raza, only for the captain himself to pick up the thread of their disagreement.
Weatherald's broad grin angered Carse further as the pair went toe-to-toe following each of the next two balls, forcing umpires to intervene. Neither combatant contributed much else following the theatrics; Weatherald was caught at fine-leg attempting to pull out of a hook shot, while Carse's eight overs cost 51.
Weatherald had at least added 34 in another convincing start with Travis Head. The pair again profited from loose new-ball bowling, though Tongue recalibrated to have Head skying a reckless charging hoick to cap his series run tally at a formidable 629.
That, after his first-innings 163, was enough to earn him player-of-the-match honours, but not the equivalent award for the series. That instead went to Mitchell Starc, who finished with 31 wickets and 156 runs over the five Tests.
Australia's No.3 looked certain to take his side to victory before he overcommitted to a quick single and was caught short after Carey correctly turned him back.
Labuschagne's dismay was evident as he remained on his knees, awaiting his verdict as if he was set to face the guillotine, with his side's chances precariously placed in the hands of the lower-order.
England will return home having now registered 10 defeats from their past 18 Tests, and only five wins from their past 17 Tests abroad, with Brendon McCullum facing a reckoning over an approach that has unravelled over the past two months.
The sight of Stokes gingerly crouching at slip on Thursday, his injury suffered not long after clocking into triple digits in the 'overs bowled' column for the series, reflected the unsustainable load he has been forced into taking after three of his best bowlers failed to see out the tour.
His team's victory in Melbourne signalled an important breakthrough, but ultimately the hyped-up Bazball method has fared just about as badly as England's three other post-2010-11 attempts to be competitive on these shores.
By contrast, the Aussies' MCG slip-up marked only a fourth defeat in 23 Tests dating back to the beginning of the 2023-24 home summer. It is a strong record for them to reflect on over an eight-month break before their Baggy Greens are next put to use.
Under bright early skies, England enjoyed one more taste of Bethell's ahead-of-his-years composure as he smartly managed this morning's five overs through to the second new ball after England resumed on 8-302, ahead by 119.
The left-hander empowered No.10 Matthew Potts by feeding him the strike, then shielded him when Starc and Boland were given the fresh cherry. A cleverly judged two off Starc's first ball with it saw him pass 150, becoming only the third Englishman to reach that milestone in an Ashes Test before their 23rd birthday.
When, on 152, he was folded over like a pancake and given lbw to a violent Boland delivery, he approached Potts asking if he should review (he did, successfully) with the air of an accountant checking some numbers with his colleague.
The square drive that had delivered him so many of his 16 boundaries eventually proved his undoing – Starc getting the hard Kookaburra to rear – as Bethell soaked up one final round of adoration from the SCG patrons.
His replacement, No.11 Tongue, pulled off a lofted clip for four off Starc but was out attempting a repeat to give the left-armer the most Ashes wickets in a series by an Australian since Mitchell Johnson's 37 in 2013-14.
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Australia overcame one final fury over umpiring technology and a whole lot of final-day jitters to farewell Usman Khawaja with one last Test victory, their closest of an Ashes series they have convincingly set to a 4-1 margin.
Left 160 to get after an England third-innings rearguard led by Jacob Bethell's resplendent 154, the hosts recovered from losing their fifth wicket with 39 runs still needed on a wearing SCG surface thanks to an uneasy sixth-wicket stand between Alex Carey (16no) and Cameron Green (22no).
The pair's match-sealing 40-run union, somehow unbroken after several hairy late mix-ups, saw the Aussies home by five wickets. The close friends shared a hug after Carey hit Will Jacks for the winning runs through the off-side.
Josh Tongue (3-42 from 11 overs) delivered a lion-hearted last-ditch spell, but England's lack of a frontline spinner left too much up to their part-timers on a pitch that had begun to offer violent turn.
Ben Stokes, valiantly directing proceedings despite struggling with a groin injury, had become agitated by another apparent Decision Review System slight when Jake Weatherald looked to get away with an edge behind.
The opener then became a lightning rod for Brydon Carse's, and England's, simmering frustrations. But the hobbled Stokes put that aside when he arranged a sporting guard of honour for Khawaja, who walked out to bat for a final time in Test cricket on a sunny Sydney afternoon.
Khawaja contributed just six to Australia's nervy chase, and would have been out on 4 if Stokes had not been shifted wider by Jacks at slip right before he edged one to where the skipper had just been standing.
After chopping on to his stumps off Tongue, the 39-year-old shared a long embrace with Marnus Labuschagne before blowing a kiss to his family in the Churchill Stand (his wife, Rachel, wiped away a tear) and bowing down before the 'Thanks Uzzy' message painted on the turf of his former home ground.
Carey, perhaps overcautious after a mix-up with Labuschagne, and Green, an anxious starter at the best of times, survived through several miscommunications, including a comical incident that saw Green nearly run out at both ends.
The Aussies lost regular wickets – Steve Smith was bowled by a Jacks delivery that exploded out of dusty footmarks before Labuschagne ran himself out inexplicably – but Jacks and Joe Root were unable to land their ragged off-breaks consistently enough to prove a major threat.
The fiery run-in between Weatherald and Carse saw the latter's short fuse lit by this series' latest controversy over audio-recording technology that is crucial in uncovering fine edges.
England had reviewed an appeal when Weatherald was on 16. There appeared to be a small noise just after the ball passed the toe of left-hander's bat, but television umpire Kumar Dharmasena could not definitively concur.
It left Carse incensed, with Stokes having to drag the paceman away from an argument with on-field official Ahsan Raza, only for the captain himself to pick up the thread of their disagreement.
Weatherald's broad grin angered Carse further as the pair went toe-to-toe following each of the next two balls, forcing umpires to intervene. Neither combatant contributed much else following the theatrics; Weatherald was caught at fine-leg attempting to pull out of a hook shot, while Carse's eight overs cost 51.
Weatherald had at least added 34 in another convincing start with Travis Head. The pair again profited from loose new-ball bowling, though Tongue recalibrated to have Head skying a reckless charging hoick to cap his series run tally at a formidable 629.
That, after his first-innings 163, was enough to earn him player-of-the-match honours, but not the equivalent award for the series. That instead went to Mitchell Starc, who finished with 31 wickets and 156 runs over the five Tests.
Australia's No.3 looked certain to take his side to victory before he overcommitted to a quick single and was caught short after Carey correctly turned him back.
Labuschagne's dismay was evident as he remained on his knees, awaiting his verdict as if he was set to face the guillotine, with his side's chances precariously placed in the hands of the lower-order.
England will return home having now registered 10 defeats from their past 18 Tests, and only five wins from their past 17 Tests abroad, with Brendon McCullum facing a reckoning over an approach that has unravelled over the past two months.
The sight of Stokes gingerly crouching at slip on Thursday, his injury suffered not long after clocking into triple digits in the 'overs bowled' column for the series, reflected the unsustainable load he has been forced into taking after three of his best bowlers failed to see out the tour.
His team's victory in Melbourne signalled an important breakthrough, but ultimately the hyped-up Bazball method has fared just about as badly as England's three other post-2010-11 attempts to be competitive on these shores.
By contrast, the Aussies' MCG slip-up marked only a fourth defeat in 23 Tests dating back to the beginning of the 2023-24 home summer. It is a strong record for them to reflect on over an eight-month break before their Baggy Greens are next put to use.
Under bright early skies, England enjoyed one more taste of Bethell's ahead-of-his-years composure as he smartly managed this morning's five overs through to the second new ball after England resumed on 8-302, ahead by 119.
The left-hander empowered No.10 Matthew Potts by feeding him the strike, then shielded him when Starc and Boland were given the fresh cherry. A cleverly judged two off Starc's first ball with it saw him pass 150, becoming only the third Englishman to reach that milestone in an Ashes Test before their 23rd birthday.
When, on 152, he was folded over like a pancake and given lbw to a violent Boland delivery, he approached Potts asking if he should review (he did, successfully) with the air of an accountant checking some numbers with his colleague.
The square drive that had delivered him so many of his 16 boundaries eventually proved his undoing – Starc getting the hard Kookaburra to rear – as Bethell soaked up one final round of adoration from the SCG patrons.
His replacement, No.11 Tongue, pulled off a lofted clip for four off Starc but was out attempting a repeat to give the left-armer the most Ashes wickets in a series by an Australian since Mitchell Johnson's 37 in 2013-14.
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Australia claim a 4-1 series scoreline after navigating sharp turn on a day five SCG pitch
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Congratulations Team Australia. Far to Professional and to good .
England have alot of soul searching to do. No doubt about it, the worst prepared England team ive seen thats toured Australia.
England have alot of soul searching to do. No doubt about it, the worst prepared England team ive seen thats toured Australia.
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The Ashes: Ben Stokes promises to be 'ruthless' in response to England's 4-1 series drubbing in Australia
Ben Stokes said he's not afraid to show his "ruthless" side as he looks to lead England's recovery from their 4-1 Ashes drubbing to Australia, adding that the tourists had played "too much 3/10 cricket" over the series.
England lost the series within 11 days' play as Australia won the first three Tests in convincing fashion, before Stokes' side claimed a consolation victory inside two days on a poor pitch in Melbourne and were edged out by five wickets in the final Test.
England made Australia sweat when reducing them to 121-5 when chasing 160 on the final day in Sydney, with Stokes pinning the defeat on the 183-run deficit surrendered on first innings.
"We should have got 100 more [than 384] and we let Australia get 100 too many [on 567]," Stokes told TNT Sports. "That's happened a lot throughout the series.
"Australia have played very, very good cricket. You've got to compliment them on that and give them respect, but we've also had a lot of moments where we've done a lot of the damage to ourselves.
"In a massive series like the Ashes, playing against a huge team, if you make mistakes as a team it's just not going to end well."
Stokes added: "I think for a while teams have understood how to operate against us. When we get into a situation with the bat where things look easy, opposition sides are doing a lot of the same things to us now.
"We need to work out what we do in those situations. We play too much 3/10 cricket, and if you play like that the likelihood is it's not going to fall your way in big moments.
"I have seen it a lot in this series and in other series' before."
After suffering such a convincing series defeat, there has been talk surrounding the futures of Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key, but Stokes reiterated his desire to continue and lead a "recalibration" with the England Test team, promising to be "ruthless" if needed.
England's managing director Rob Key has backed Brendon McCullum, saying he's the best man to continue to lead England despite their heavy loss to Australia in the Ashes.
"How we develop is by being pretty honest and straightforward," Stokes said. "You don't progress unless you have those conversations.
"I've been young and had some things thrown at me that I didn't quite like, but I can look back now and know that it was told to me for the right reasons.
"I just want the best for the guys in the dressing room and to give them the best chance of being very successful international players, which I know they can be. We just need a recalibration.
"We did some unbelievable things as a team in the first couple of years [under McCullum], not only in terms of results but getting the best out of people who might not have known they were as good as they were.
"Now it's about making sure we do that consistently."
Stokes added: "That's where it's up to me, Brendon, Rob - the guys that sit above the players - to put together something that shows this is what we expect.
"I have a ruthless side to me. If people aren't willing to meet those expectations.
"I can do a much better job as leader, as captain. We made some big mistakes out here as players, I made big mistakes as captain, and you've just got to be big and brave enough to tell yourself that as an individual.
"This isn't a blame culture. As soon as that starts creeping into anything, that is the downfall of everything.
"It's about taking responsibility and ownership, really understanding where we're at, if we want to take ourselves to the next level again."
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Ben Stokes said he's not afraid to show his "ruthless" side as he looks to lead England's recovery from their 4-1 Ashes drubbing to Australia, adding that the tourists had played "too much 3/10 cricket" over the series.
England lost the series within 11 days' play as Australia won the first three Tests in convincing fashion, before Stokes' side claimed a consolation victory inside two days on a poor pitch in Melbourne and were edged out by five wickets in the final Test.
England made Australia sweat when reducing them to 121-5 when chasing 160 on the final day in Sydney, with Stokes pinning the defeat on the 183-run deficit surrendered on first innings.
"We should have got 100 more [than 384] and we let Australia get 100 too many [on 567]," Stokes told TNT Sports. "That's happened a lot throughout the series.
"Australia have played very, very good cricket. You've got to compliment them on that and give them respect, but we've also had a lot of moments where we've done a lot of the damage to ourselves.
"In a massive series like the Ashes, playing against a huge team, if you make mistakes as a team it's just not going to end well."
Stokes added: "I think for a while teams have understood how to operate against us. When we get into a situation with the bat where things look easy, opposition sides are doing a lot of the same things to us now.
"We need to work out what we do in those situations. We play too much 3/10 cricket, and if you play like that the likelihood is it's not going to fall your way in big moments.
"I have seen it a lot in this series and in other series' before."
After suffering such a convincing series defeat, there has been talk surrounding the futures of Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key, but Stokes reiterated his desire to continue and lead a "recalibration" with the England Test team, promising to be "ruthless" if needed.
England's managing director Rob Key has backed Brendon McCullum, saying he's the best man to continue to lead England despite their heavy loss to Australia in the Ashes.
"How we develop is by being pretty honest and straightforward," Stokes said. "You don't progress unless you have those conversations.
"I've been young and had some things thrown at me that I didn't quite like, but I can look back now and know that it was told to me for the right reasons.
"I just want the best for the guys in the dressing room and to give them the best chance of being very successful international players, which I know they can be. We just need a recalibration.
"We did some unbelievable things as a team in the first couple of years [under McCullum], not only in terms of results but getting the best out of people who might not have known they were as good as they were.
"Now it's about making sure we do that consistently."
Stokes added: "That's where it's up to me, Brendon, Rob - the guys that sit above the players - to put together something that shows this is what we expect.
"I have a ruthless side to me. If people aren't willing to meet those expectations.
"I can do a much better job as leader, as captain. We made some big mistakes out here as players, I made big mistakes as captain, and you've just got to be big and brave enough to tell yourself that as an individual.
"This isn't a blame culture. As soon as that starts creeping into anything, that is the downfall of everything.
"It's about taking responsibility and ownership, really understanding where we're at, if we want to take ourselves to the next level again."
The Ashes: Ben Stokes promises to be 'ruthless' in response to England's 4-1 series drubbing in Australia
England captain Ben Stokes on 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia: I think for a while teams have understood how to operate against us... We play too much 3/10 cricket, and if you play like that the likelihood is its not going to fall your way in big moments
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Catching.
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Batting, bowling, fielding …..
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India did the same Jaiswal alone dropped like 5 catches i think in Australia. INdia couldh ave drawn the series but for those mishaps. MOst touring teams suffer there because of this.
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Missed opportunity for England. Should have won this series with this team. Similar to India last year.
England should try & win the Anniversary test match in Melbourne in March 2027 now that they have got the experience of playing in Australia.
England should try & win the Anniversary test match in Melbourne in March 2027 now that they have got the experience of playing in Australia.
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Just not enough bowling quality to beat Australia in Australia.
I thought they had a chance with this new attack but they didn't have the relentless accuracy needed to keep Australia under wraps .
You need to be 85 mph average pace and defeat the Aussie attack in the battle of control/accuracy. Only two teams have managed that in recent years
I thought they had a chance with this new attack but they didn't have the relentless accuracy needed to keep Australia under wraps .
You need to be 85 mph average pace and defeat the Aussie attack in the battle of control/accuracy. Only two teams have managed that in recent years
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We won the last test in Gabba in 21 with an attack of Natrajan, Siani, Thakur, Siraj and Sundar. And siani was kinda injured and barely played a role (12 overs in 2 innings combined with 0 wickets and went over 6 per over )
This is the attack which defeated a full strength attack of Cummins, Hazlewood, Starc, Greene and Lyon.
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And they did that because they bowled a higher percentage of channel and good length deliveries compared to the Aussies.
England have sprayed the ball way too much
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To be serious, I think England also suffered in addition from a lack of preparedness and a “clique attitude” to selection.
This Australian side were there for the taking — missing Cummings, Hazlewood, Lyon and with three of their top order batsmen missing in action. Head, Carey, Starc and Boland and Smith (occasionally) were their only performers.
England usually lose in Australia (most sides do with the exception of India) but this one will hurt more, as there will be a real feeling of a missed opportunity.
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The England and Wales Cricket Board’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Gould, has issued the following statement following England’s 4–1 defeat in the 2025–26 Ashes series.
“This Ashes tour began with significant hope and anticipation, and it is therefore deeply disappointing that we have been unable to fulfil our ambition of winning the Ashes in Australia.
“While there were moments of strong performance and resilience during the series, including a hard-fought victory in the fourth Test in Melbourne, we were not consistent enough across all conditions and phases of the contest, and Australia ultimately deserved to retain the Ashes.
“We will take many lessons from this tour and are determined to improve quickly. Our focus is on regaining the Ashes in 2027. A thorough review of the campaign is already underway. This will cover tour planning and preparation, individual performance and behaviours, and our ability to adapt and respond effectively as circumstances require.
“The men’s team now moves on to Sri Lanka ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which begins in February, and we will implement the necessary changes over the coming months.
“We are grateful for the courtesy and hospitality shown to us by Cricket Australia throughout the tour. As always, we are indebted to the travelling supporters who followed the team through thick and thin. Their loyalty and support have been humbling, and we are committed to repaying their faith with stronger performances in the future.”
“This Ashes tour began with significant hope and anticipation, and it is therefore deeply disappointing that we have been unable to fulfil our ambition of winning the Ashes in Australia.
“While there were moments of strong performance and resilience during the series, including a hard-fought victory in the fourth Test in Melbourne, we were not consistent enough across all conditions and phases of the contest, and Australia ultimately deserved to retain the Ashes.
“We will take many lessons from this tour and are determined to improve quickly. Our focus is on regaining the Ashes in 2027. A thorough review of the campaign is already underway. This will cover tour planning and preparation, individual performance and behaviours, and our ability to adapt and respond effectively as circumstances require.
“The men’s team now moves on to Sri Lanka ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which begins in February, and we will implement the necessary changes over the coming months.
“We are grateful for the courtesy and hospitality shown to us by Cricket Australia throughout the tour. As always, we are indebted to the travelling supporters who followed the team through thick and thin. Their loyalty and support have been humbling, and we are committed to repaying their faith with stronger performances in the future.”
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Australia really set the benchmark when it comes to cricketing standards. They have won 4-1 but just a sneak peek on their forums and they are all upset at losing the Melbourne test and not having a clean sweep.
Excellence really is something that never lets you settle for anything.
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That's the kind of mentality that make them so good in the last few decades and it is not that they are good at only one format, they are good in each format.
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England's Harry Brook has apologised after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international on the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.
A report in the Telegraph revealed Brook, England's white-ball captain, was struck by the bouncer after being refused entry to a club the night before the third ODI in Wellington.
Brook, who is also England's Test vice-captain, has avoided being stripped of the white-ball job but has been fined around £30,000 and is on a final warning for his future conduct.
The revelation comes at the end of England's 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, a tour dogged by accusations of a slack team culture, including players drinking too much on a holiday in Noosa.
"I want to apologise for my actions," said Brook in statement. "I fully accept that my behaviour was wrong and brought embarrassment to both myself and the England team.
"Representing England is the greatest honour of all, which I take seriously and I am deeply sorry for letting down my team-mates, coaches and supporters. I have reflected on the lessons it has taught me about responsibility, professionalism and the standards expected of those representing your country.
"I am determined to learn from this mistake and to rebuild trust through my future actions, both on and off the field. I apologise unreservedly and will work hard to ensure this does not happen again."
A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board said: "We are aware of this incident and it has been dealt with through a formal and confidential ECB disciplinary process. The player involved has apologised and acknowledged their conduct fell below expectations on this occasion."
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A report in the Telegraph revealed Brook, England's white-ball captain, was struck by the bouncer after being refused entry to a club the night before the third ODI in Wellington.
Brook, who is also England's Test vice-captain, has avoided being stripped of the white-ball job but has been fined around £30,000 and is on a final warning for his future conduct.
The revelation comes at the end of England's 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, a tour dogged by accusations of a slack team culture, including players drinking too much on a holiday in Noosa.
"I want to apologise for my actions," said Brook in statement. "I fully accept that my behaviour was wrong and brought embarrassment to both myself and the England team.
"Representing England is the greatest honour of all, which I take seriously and I am deeply sorry for letting down my team-mates, coaches and supporters. I have reflected on the lessons it has taught me about responsibility, professionalism and the standards expected of those representing your country.
"I am determined to learn from this mistake and to rebuild trust through my future actions, both on and off the field. I apologise unreservedly and will work hard to ensure this does not happen again."
A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board said: "We are aware of this incident and it has been dealt with through a formal and confidential ECB disciplinary process. The player involved has apologised and acknowledged their conduct fell below expectations on this occasion."
Ashes 2025-26: Harry Brook apologises after altercation in New Zealand nightclub
England's Harry Brook apologises after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before an ODI on the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.
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Scoreline is a fair reflection of what happened. Australia seized crucial moments. Test Cricket is all about sustaining your intensity as long as possible. Australia ploutlasted the. In that regard. There are many what if moments. But in test cricket you have enough time to come back and also you have enough time to lose your advantage.
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Brook’s behaviour (getting into an altercation with a bouncer at a nightclub the night before an international ODI in which he was captain) is indicative of the “lad culture” instilled by Stokes and McCullum.England's Harry Brook has apologised after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international on the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.
A report in the Telegraph revealed Brook, England's white-ball captain, was struck by the bouncer after being refused entry to a club the night before the third ODI in Wellington.
Brook, who is also England's Test vice-captain, has avoided being stripped of the white-ball job but has been fined around £30,000 and is on a final warning for his future conduct.
The revelation comes at the end of England's 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, a tour dogged by accusations of a slack team culture, including players drinking too much on a holiday in Noosa.
"I want to apologise for my actions," said Brook in statement. "I fully accept that my behaviour was wrong and brought embarrassment to both myself and the England team.
"Representing England is the greatest honour of all, which I take seriously and I am deeply sorry for letting down my team-mates, coaches and supporters. I have reflected on the lessons it has taught me about responsibility, professionalism and the standards expected of those representing your country.
"I am determined to learn from this mistake and to rebuild trust through my future actions, both on and off the field. I apologise unreservedly and will work hard to ensure this does not happen again."
A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board said: "We are aware of this incident and it has been dealt with through a formal and confidential ECB disciplinary process. The player involved has apologised and acknowledged their conduct fell below expectations on this occasion."
Ashes 2025-26: Harry Brook apologises after altercation in New Zealand nightclub
England's Harry Brook apologises after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before an ODI on the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.
Add to this the disgraceful clips of Duckett totally inebriated wandering around lost in Noosa.
Go to any English town on a Saturday night and you see louts like this.
The team management seem to be content with this.
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McCullum is a bad influence. He himself was like this during his playing days. This type of carefree attitude is not suitable for long-term success.
England should fire McCullum, drop Stokes, and get a new Test team who respect and play traditional Test cricket.
"Lad" culture should be abandoned.
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