England would be amateurish not to play pink-ball warm-up, says Vaughan

England turn down floodlit Canberra tune-up and stay together in South Australia

Former captain Michael Vaughan claimed it would be ‘amateurish’ not to send key men to the capital to experience a floodlit fixture.

'It's amateurish': Michael Vaughan lambasts England, advises them to ready themselves ahead of second Test

England cricket got off to a horrid start to the Ashes 2025-26. Taking on Australia in the first Test of the series at the Perth Stadium, Australia managed to defeat England by eight wickets, taking the lead in the series and handing England a hefty loss to kick off the series.  With the loss, England’s preparation for the series has come into question. With many experts criticising the side’s performance in the clash, former England cricketer M…

England would be amateurish not to play pink-ball warm-up, says Vaughan

England must use the extra time ahead of the second test against Australia to practise with a pink ball under floodlights, according to former Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan.

England would be amateurish not to play pink-ball warm-up after Perth loss: Vaughan

Former captain Michael Vaughan has urged England to use the extra time before the second Ashes Test to play a pink-ball warm-up match after their heavy defeat to Australia in Perth.

Former England players scathing of 'Bazball' side

England skipper Ben Stokes (left) and Joe Root look dejected after the match. Photo: Reuters By Penny Miles of RNZ  A chorus of former England cricket stars have torn into the current 'Bazball' side, after the team suffered an embarrassing Ashes test defeat in Perth inside just two days.

England would be amateurish not to play pink-ball warm-up, says Vaughan

Worryingly for England’s hopes of recovering from the debacle in Perth, Australia has won 13 of its 14 day-night Tests, including all three against England.