The Ashes

[Tom Joad 25]

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.

C'rect Ted. The areas improvement is required have been highlighted by many commentators,  mainly because they are obvious. Stokes appears to have recognised it. McCullum appears to have doubled down though and Key has gone quiet.  The subjects not acknowledged by the team management  remain. Team selection and guaranteed places being a huge one. I personally don't believe we should throw out the baby with the bathwater but of the 3 main men, Stokes' position should be safe, Key has questions to answer while McCullum appears thoroughly arrogant and dislikeable.