Ben Stokes
Stokes backs McCullum in X-rated rant after coach keeps his job
ECB boss Richard Gould said dumping coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key would have been the “easy” decison.
- Will Macpherson
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‘Bazball’ failed spectacularly in the Ashes. But one key architect appears safe
There are already some signs of cultural and coaching changes being put in place by England after their disastrous Ashes rout.
- Will Macpherson and Tom Morgan
- Opinion
- The Ashes
England will not change until this arrogant regime is dismissed
The self-styled three wise men of English cricket – Brendon McCullum, Rob Key and Ben Stokes – turned out to be the Three Stooges. It’s time to move on from their reign of error.
- Geoffrey Boycott
- Analysis
- The Ashes
England never recovered from Perth, and neither did this Ashes series
It’s been a dizzying series in many ways, comprising some moments of champagne cricket but many more of poor stuff that spoke to England’s ramshackle preparation for the task and Australia’s numerous vulnerabilities.
- Daniel Brettig
- Opinion
- The Ashes
Loyalty over common sense: Stokes’ decision-making contributed to England’s woe
After contributing scores of nought and one in Sydney, there is the prospect of having to recover once more from a significant injury.
- Oliver Brown
Brendon McCullum to be given ultimatum about England team culture
Brendon McCullum’s hopes of remaining England head coach rest on whether he is willing to accept an ultimatum of making major changes to the team’s environment and culture.
- Will Macpherson and Nick Hoult
- Analysis
- The Ashes
It’s not just the pitch: Why Ashes batters are having a nightmare
For all the talk about the state of the pitches, the work of the bowlers has been just as telling.
- Tim Wigmore
- Analysis
- The Ashes
‘Fundamental looseness’: Why England’s Noosa ‘stag do’ sums up their Ashes woe
It was a case of beach, golf and beers for England’s Ashes squad during the famous stay in Noosa. It didn’t help their cricket.
- Will Macpherson
- Analysis
- The Ashes
A Bazballing tragedy: The tactical forensics of an Ashes capitulation
Three of England’s finest exports – Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities – collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes tour.
- Dan Walsh
‘What other option do we have?’ Stokes demands more fight from Ashes rookies
A week after saying Australia was no place for “weak men”, the England captain is confident of more resilience from his players.
- Will Macpherson