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England Ashes Embarrassment Leads to Calls for Change
Sir Geoffrey Boycott urges immediate changes to England’s captain and coach after a 3-0 Ashes series loss, criticizing the 'Bazball' style as ineffective against Australia.
- Sir Geoffrey Boycott has called for Brendon McCullum's removal after Australia sealed the Ashes in Adelaide within 11 days, airing his criticisms in a Daily Telegraph column.
- Amid criticism, Bazball tactics linked to Brendon McCullum are scrutinized after England struggled against Australia, with Boycott arguing hubris replaced common sense and McCullum’s aggressive approach revealed vulnerabilities.
- Highlighting selection issues, Boycott said ECB central contracts and TV money breed complacency, urging tougher discipline with 'nobody is guaranteed a place' and more county four-day cricket.
- Addressing Rob Key directly, Boycott told him to assert himself and consider replacing England leadership if Ben Stokes does not change his batting approach.
- Despite past fireworks, Bazball now faces criticism as England drop to third in Test rankings, while Michael Atherton called the defeat one of the most `disappointing` in his 33 Ashes Tests.
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Sydney Morning HeraldReposted by 
The Age
The AgeStokes and McCullum are digging a hole to nowhere. England need to change
Bazball has run its race. If Ben Stokes can’t compromise on his approach to batting and be prepared to embrace new ideas then England need to find a new captain.
·Sydney, Australia
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Sir Geoffrey Boycott tears England flops to shreds one by one and demands Brendon McCullum axe
Geoffrey Boycott has launched a blistering attack on England's Test cricket leadership, declaring that "hubris has taken over from common sense" following the team's Ashes series defeat in Australia
·London, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Sir Geoffrey Boycott calls for England coach Brendon McCullum to go
Boycott believes captain Ben Stokes should also face the axe if he fails to learn some tough lessons.
·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Total News Sources16
Leaning Left6Leaning Right4Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
46% Left
L 46%
C 23%
R 31%
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