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Taking a closer statistical look at where the Ashes urn was lost for England

Jacob Bethell’s brilliant 154 in Sydney lifted him to the top of England’s batting averages.

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Former England players criticise Ben Stokes’ captaincy and Bazball ‘cult’ after Ashes thrashing by Australia

England arrived in Perth in November with big ambitions of a rare Ashes win on Australian soil but were outplayed for most of the five Test matches and leave empty handed

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Ashes review launched by ECB as Stokes gives full backing to under-fire McCullum

Ben Stokes has backed Brendon McCullum’s continuation as head coach despite England’s 4-1 Ashes thrashing in Australia

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

McCullum doesn't want to be told what to do as coach

Brendon McCullum has indicated he'd push back against major change to England's set up after their Ashes series loss, leaving his future as coach in question.

AAP · Jan 8

Brendon McCullum insists he ‘won’t be told what to do’ after England’s heavy Ashes defeat

A five-wicket defeat in Sydney closed the book on a dreadful tour for England and head coach McCullum

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Hatchet buried? Ashes tradition flagged for restart

After the teams failed to reconcile in 2023, the Ashes combatants are expected to once again get together for a post-Ashes dressing room tradition.

AAP · Jan 8

ECB launches investigation after ‘deeply disappointing’ Ashes defeat

England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould said a ‘thorough review’ was already underway

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Afternoon Update: PM confirms royal commission after Bondi attack; Victoria braces for worst fire risk in six years; and a nervy Ashes finale

PM appoints former high court justice Virginia Bell to lead federal inquiry into antisemitism and social cohesion after weeks of pressure

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8

Player ratings tell tale of England's Ashes woes

Less than half of England's touring party have been granted pass marks for their Ashes series after surrendering the urn in 11 days and being beaten 4-1.

AAP · Jan 8

Who fired and who flopped? Aussie Ashes player ratings

A look at how Australia's players fared in their 4-1 Ashes series triumph over England.

AAP · Jan 8