The Ashes

[Ted Maul]

Interesting comments from Stokes post-game about not being able to cope with the pressure of the moments in big games.

[Josh1873]

Maybe they're finally getting the message, and humbling somewhat?

[Ted Maul]

Maybe they're finally getting the message, and humbling somewhat?

Some really telling comments, don't think I've seen Stokes as captain speak like this. Stopped shortly of naming names but I'd expect some heads rolling by Adelaide.

[Josh1873]

I'm gonna have to dig out this interview, it sounds intriguing.

[Ournextstriker]

Apparently the players trained too much.

0-5

[man in the corner shop]

Well I'm going to South Africa next winter but might reconsider. If I want to watch crap sport I can stay and watch the Albion.

[Josh1873]

I wouldn't pay a single penny to watch this lot. They're seriously unlikeable.

[Ted Maul]

Well I'm going to South Africa next winter but might reconsider. If I want to watch crap sport I can stay and watch the Albion.

Just go to SA and avoid the cricket, although at least one day of sunshine at Newlands should be tolerable.

[B12Baggie]

This extract from Stephan Shemilt's article sums it up well imo:

"This? This was England's big opportunity. The most anticipated Ashes series in a generation.

This is why James Anderson was pensioned off, why performances in domestic cricket were largely ignored and why parts of the County Championship were turned into an experiment with the Kookaburra ball.

Australia were supposed to be ageing and in decline - "the worst team in 15 years". Instead, the home side have rissoled England with their reserve bowling attack and opening batter Usman Khawaja out with a bad back."

Pretty disgraceful performance

[Gzbaggy]

Starc is hardly part of a "reserve bowling attack" Nesser is not quick enough to be part of an England bowling attack, like Ben Coad