Former England legendary pacer James Anderson admitted he was unimpressed by what he heard from captain Ben Stokes in the aftermath of the series after the team suffered a hefty 1-4 defeat to Australia in the Ashes.

England lost the Ashes 1-4 to Australia despite Bazball tactics and extensive prep, drawing heavy criticism of coach McCullum and captain Stokes.

The planning, tactics and preparation of head coach Brendon McCullum and cricket director Rob Key will be part of the review, along with "individual performances and behaviors" and the team's ability to adapt and react to conditions.

Australia clinched the final Ashes Test against England Thursday by five wickets to complete a dominant 4-1 victory after a gruelling series, sending the retiring Usman Khawaja out on a high.

England captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes walked off the ground early on day four of the fifth Ashes Test match here on Wednesday with a right adductor complaint.

Australia vs England Ashes 5th Test Day 4 Highlights: Rock-solid Jacob Bethell plundered a chanceless maiden Test century Wednesday as England reeled in Australia then built a tenuous 119-run lead to leave the fifth and final Ashes Test on a knife edge.

England great Stuart Broad revealed the details of the argument between Ben Stokes and Marnus Labuschagne in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Marnus Labuschagne was the centre of attention on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, making his presence felt with both bat and ball, and engaging in a fiery on-field exchange with England captain Ben Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes drew criticism after putting his hand on Aussie batter Marnus Labuschagne's neck, prompting umpire intervention.

Ashes 5th Test Highlights: Joe Root and Harry Brook tamed Australia's all-pace attack with an unbroken 154-run stand on Sunday to rescue England and give them the upper hand after a rain-hit day one of the fifth and final Ashes Test.