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Everything we know about England’s drinking habits after Ashes ‘stag do’ in Noosa sparks investigation

The inquiry follows England’s humiliating Ashes performance in Australia

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Brendon McCullum speaks out on his England future after Ashes humiliation

England lost the Ashes in the space of 11 days and now only have pride to play for in the final two Tests

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

What changes can England make to salvage some pride from dismal Ashes tour?

The tourists have meekly surrendered the urn after three Tests and attention now turns to trying to avoid a whitewash.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

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Zak Crawley admits outclassed England are ‘staring down the barrel’

A series defeat looms inside three Tests despite opener Crawley ditching his typical expansiveness in a dogged 85 in Adelaide.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

England coach denies Ben Stokes has been let down by his team after another Ashes collapse

England look set to slip to another Ashes series defeat in Australia after struggling with the bat on day of the third Test in Adelaide

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

England in dire trouble in Adelaide after another day of desperate batting

Already 2-0 down after falling short in Perth and Brisbane, the tourists were found wanting for the third Test in a row.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

England and Australia question Snickometer reliability in Adelaide

The DRS technology, designed to assist umpires on edges based on audio output from the stump microphone, came under fire on the opening day.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

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England batting collapse leaves Ashes hanging by a thread in Adelaide

After defeats in Perth and Brisbane, England moved closer to an irretrievable 3-0 deficit as the top-order wilted in all too familiar fashion.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

England’s top-order toppled again to leave Ashes hopes on lifeline

England crumbled to 59 for three at lunch.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

Snickometer owners blame operator error for controversial Alex Carey reprieve

Carey admitted he was fortunate to be given not out after appearing to be caught behind.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

England question ‘Snickometer’ after Australia’s Alex Carey admits he was lucky

The stump microphones picked up a clear sound, with the soundwave spiking, but the replay showed the noise before the ball passed Carey’s bat.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Steve Smith out of third Test as England bid to keep Ashes series alive

The Australia batter has been suffering with illness and is replaced by Usman Khawaja in Adelaide

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

Ben Stokes looks to past experience to spark Ashes fightback

England head into the third Test in Adelaide 2-0 down after facing similar position in previous series.

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

Ben Stokes demands major change from England in must-win Ashes Test

England trail 2-0 in the five-match series and captain Stokes has urged his side to show ‘a bit of dog’ in the third Ashes Test

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

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The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

Harry Brook ready to ‘rein it in’ after mistakes in first two Tests

Brook admitted some of his dismissals in Australia have come about through ‘shocking shots’.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

England recall Josh Tongue for third Test but Shoaib Bashir omitted

Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson in Adelaide with England again preferring Will Jacks ahead of Bashir.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

Brendon McCullum: England have dealt with Australian hostility well on Ashes tour

The team has had to contend with derogatory headlines, photographers trailing players on days off and even drones monitoring a round of golf.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

Unchanged batting line-up expected for England in crunch Adelaide Test

Asked if there would be changes in the batting group after some costly collapses, Brendon McCullum said: “I wouldn’t have thought so.”

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The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Shoaib Bashir under the microscope as England look to save Ashes series

England are already in must-win territory after just six days on the field.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Ex-Australia captain drops verdict on Jofra Archer and Steve Smith’s Ashes battle

Jofra Archer and Steve Smith were involved in a heated confrontation during the second Ashes Test in Brisbane

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Mark Wood suffers series-ending injury as England’s hopes of Ashes comeback hit

Wood has suffered fresh knee problems and will depart Australia, having got through just 11 wicketless overs in the first Test at Perth.

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Brendon McCullum demands strong response from England to rescue Ashes campaign

England are on the brink of another Ashes series defeat in Australia after losing the first two Tests

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

England just don’t get it and reaction to another Ashes thrashing leaves a bitter taste

Comment: England slumped to another heavy defeat to go 2-0 down in the Ashes and move to the brink of a series defeat, but the words of coach Brendon McCullum failed to strike the right tone

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025

Ben Stokes: There is no room for weak men in Australia or my dressing room

Stokes’ side are 2-0 down with three to play after another deeply flawed performance in Brisbane.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

Marcus Trescothick insists England will stick to attacking principles despite Ashes collapse

England have endured a growing collection of increasingly familiar dismissals.

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