The Ashes

[Ted Maul]

Stokes is saying "We've got the right people in this team". McCullum is saying "I don't like being told what to do".

I don't see a future for them in the Test setup, and I don't see us improving while they are both still involved. Stokes as a player has a lot to offer when he's fit, but that's increasingly rare. McCullum is a fraud.

Bar the notable omission of a spinner and a second, more consistent opening bat I'm not sure I disagree with Stokes. The main reason for frustration on this tour is that we've sent the most talented group we've had for 15 years over there to play their weakest, oldest and most out of form side since 2010 and we've beaten ourselves in four and a bit days of test cricket.