‘Three stooges’: Geoffrey Boycott identifies key figures behind England’s disastrous 4-1 Ashes defeat

In his last scathing column for The Telegraph on January 9, 2026: England legend Boycott of Geoffrey delivered a thrilling post-mortem after the conclusion of the Ash 2025-26 series. After seeing England suffer a demoralizing 4-1 defeat in Australia, the 85-year-old former opener spared no one in the leadership group. Boycott argued that the ‘Bazbal’ […]

Ashes 2025-26: ‘England’s three wise men turned into three henchmen’ – Boycott slams top management after 1-4 loss

English legend Boycott of Geoffrey delivered a damning post-mortem following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 Ashes, after seeing England slump to a demoralizing 4-1 defeat in Australia. Boycott pulled no punches when criticizing the team’s leadership, arguing that the much-hyped ‘Bazball’ approach has deteriorated from an exciting experiment to a culture of entitlement and recklessness. […]

England’s Harry Brook apologizes for late-night Ashes incident in New Zealand

England’s Harry Brook has publicly apologized for his part in a late-night altercation during the pre-Ashes tour of New Zealand, when investigations into the team’s culture and drinking habits overshadowed another defeat Down Under. Just hours after Australia scored the winning points in Sydney to seal a crushing 4-1 victory, the latest news from the […]

England cricket boss promises ‘necessary changes’ after Ash’s defeat to Australia

The England and Wales Cricket Board has launched an immediate investigation into the Ashes defeat, with CEO Richard Gould promising “necessary changes in the coming months”. Gould, who arrived in Sydney to watch the final stages of England’s 4-1 defeat, issued a strongly worded statement just over two hours after Australia’s victory in the fifth […]

Joe Root insists players are fully committed to England management after Ash’s win

Joe Root insists England’s players remain “absolutely committed” to the current regime after an overdue Ashes win in Melbourne eased some of the mounting pressure. Head coach Brendon McCullum and general manager Rob Key both faced questions about their futures after England surrendered the urn with three successive defeats, but the prospect of a whitewash […]

Michael Vaughan: England cricketers need to copy Scottie Scheffler’s approach to improve

Michael Vaughan OBE believes modern cricketers should take inspiration from golf’s No.1 Scottie Scheffler by playing and practicing more regularly to reach their potential. The former England captain said players risk losing their rhythm by resting too often, especially batters, who he said should spend more time in match conditions. Vaughan continued speaking Betfair and […]