Burned to the Ashes, but no cleanup: ECB decision against sacking Ben Stokes, McCullum | Cricket News

England head coach Brendon McCullum with captain Ben Stokes. (File photo/PTI) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday decided not to make any changes to their captaincy group following England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia following a review of the tour.Gould said firing people “would be an easy thing to do,” but he…

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‘Beer, vape, golf click’: Brendon McCullum faces Ashes charges Cricket News

Brendan McCullum (AP Photo) gave Brendon McCullum England’s tenure came under intense scrutiny following explosive allegations about dressing room culture during the disastrous Ashes tour. Reports, mainly from Telegraph Sport, have portrayed a team environment that has blurred the line between independence and a lack of discipline, raising serious questions about leadership, accountability, and professionalism.England’s…

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Claim ‘wasn’t rubbish’ hard to take: England’s Pope’s criticism of Ashes | Cricket News

England’s Ollie Pope bats on day two of the first Ashes Test match between Australia and England in Perth. (AP) England batsmen Ollie Pope Responding to criticism after his team’s Ashes defeat in Australia, the impression that the team “wasn’t rubbish” was incorrect, while accepting why that view caught on among fans and pundits.Under the…

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