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Ashes 2025-26: 'If that's the way you play, might as well go home' - Former England all-rounder slams Ben Stokes and Co. after Perth humbling

The legendary Ian Botham lambasted England's lacklustre performance and expressed his frustration over the team's philosophy of playing ultra-aggressive cricket, even when the need of the hour is to grind it out.

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Ashes 2025-26: ‘This is judgement time’ - Michael Vaughan warns England leadership after Perth loss

Michael Vaughan has warned that the time for judgment has arrived for those in charge of England’s Ashes campaign. The eagerly anticipated tour got off to a disappointing start in Perth, where Ben Stokes’ side suffered their first two-day loss against Australia in 104 years.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 23

Michael Vaughan questions England’s strategy after a poor performance in the Ashes, highlights the need for proper preparation

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has questioned the quality of England’s Ashes preparation, saying Ben Stokes’ team should have arranged a pink-ball warm-up match before facing Australia in day-night conditions.

Cricket News / CricTracker / November 22

Ashes 2025-26: 'England would be amateurish not to play pink-ball warm-up after Perth defeat' - Michael Vaughan

England lost the first Ashes Test to Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth inside two days. The hosts won by eight wickets on Day 2, chasing down a 205-run target in just 28.2 overs.

Cricket News / CricketGully / November 22

Why does Ben Stokes have a "phoenix" and hand symbol on his shoes?

Ben Stokes’ footwear for the Ashes carries two stark emblems — a rising “phoenix” and a hand-sign motif — both laden with intimate meaning. The symbols honour his late father, Ged Stokes, whose life and battles remain deeply woven into the all-rounder’s sporting rituals.

Cricket News / CricTracker / November 22

'Cannot take this stupid team seriously' - Sir Geoffrey Boycott lambasts England after Perth defeat

England’s Ashes 2025-26 campaign could not have begun on a worse note as they suffered an eight-wicket defeat inside two days in the opening Test at Perth.

Cricket News / SportsInfo / November 22

Ben Stokes claims to be shell-shocked to Travis Head's 123(83) in Perth 2025 Test

Travis Head smashed a 69-ball ton and went on to score 123(83), which shocked Ben Stokes Head's knock helped Australia to win the Perth Test against England

Cricket News / Cricfit / November 21

Ben Stokes Unleashes Ashes Carnage with Historic 5-Fer in Perth

The 2025–26 Ashes began with a dramatic opening day in Perth, dominated by England captain Ben Stokes’ remarkable six-over spell that produced a stunning five-wicket haul.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 21

Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test Day 1: Today’s Match Highlights

England are Australia are competing in the first Test of the Ashes 2025-26. Aussies are hosting the English team for a five-match series. Australia were 123/9 in reply to England’s 172 runs in the first innings of the opening Ashes Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 21

AUS vs ENG, 1st Ashes Test: 19 wickets fall on Day 1 as Australia post 123/9 in reply to England’s 172

Ben Stokes led from the front, taking five wickets to keep Australia at 123/9 on Day 1 of the Ashes series opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth. After England were bowled out for 172, Australia had a chance to put the visitors out of the contest, but the current holder of the Ashes Urn was unable to handle the rival pacers.

Cricket News / CricketGully / November 21

Watch: Mitchell Starc Castles Ben Stokes with a Beauty in Ashes 2025-26 Opener

Mitchell Starc continued his strong start to Ashes 2025-26 as he bowled England captain Ben Stokes after lunch on Day 1 of the first Test at Perth. The wicket came in the 25th over and showed once again why Starc is one of the most dangerous fast bowlers with the new ball and the old ball.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / November 20

England Win Toss, Bat In First Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat against Australia in the first Ashes Test under blue skies in Perth on Friday.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 20

AUS vs ENG: Who Won the Toss Today? – Ashes 2025 Toss Update

Ben Stokes has won the toss and decided to bat first against Australia in the series opener of the Ashes 2025-26. “We will bat first. Trying to get some runs on the board.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 20

Australia vs England: 4 key player battles to watch out for in 1st Ashes Test

On Friday, November 21, the high-stakes Ashes 2025 series will kick off, with England and Australia facing off in the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / November 20

Ben Stokes Has Nothing but Respect for Steve Smith Ahead of Ashes: 'He Just Gets Runs Against Us, Doesn’t He?'

England captain Ben Stokes showed admiration for Australian counterpart Steve Smith, ahead of the opening Test match of the 2025-26 Ashes in Perth. Stokes

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 20

Ben Stokes eager to join the elite group of England captains who have won the Ashes in Australia

Ben Stokes said he is eager to join the few England captains who have won the Ashes in Australia. Only three visiting skippers have achieved success in the last 50 years, with Andrew Strauss being the last in 2010–11.

Cricket News / CricketGully / November 20

Wood and Bashir back as England announced 12-men squad for the Ashes

The England Cricket team has announced a 12-men squad for the first Ashes Test at Perth, scheduled on November 21. England announced the Ben Stokes-led squad on November 19- a squad that features the quickest of the pacers.

Cricket News / Cricfit / November 14

Ben Stokes Got Six Wickets In The Ashes Warm-up vs England Lions

The Ashes preparations of England have received a big boost from the captain of the team, Ben Stokes, who performed impressively. In a warm-up match against the England Lions at Lilac Hill Park in Perth, Stokes showed his exceptional bowling ability, which made him a valuable player in the team’s preparation stage.

Cricket News / Cricfit / November 13

Ben Stokes Reacts To Ian Botham’s Criticism On Ashes Preparations

Ben Stokes has reacted strongly to the criticism coming from the former iconic captain Ian Botham concerning the England’s Ashes preparation. Botham pointed out the team’s scanty preparation and even questioned the wisdom of having only one internal match before the series starts in Australia.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / November 12