Controversy erupted during the recently-concluded Ashes Test series when multiple reports emerged that certain England players had spent up to six days drinking.

England head coach Brendon McCullum indicated that he is open to adjusting his approach somewhat but emphasised that he is "not for being told what to do" after the team's loss in the Sydney Test

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

Following his side's 4-1 Ashes series loss to Australia, England head coach Brendon McCullum has said that he is not rigid in his beliefs but has conviction in his methods.

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.

Ben Stokes has urged England chiefs to keep faith with "Bazball" architect Brendon McCullum despite a stinging Ashes defeat in Australia.

Ben Stokes on Friday said he "can't see" a future as England's Test captain without Brendon McCullum as coach, insisting the pair remain "right people to carry on" in the leadership role despite Ashes failure in Australia.

England coach Brendon McCullum is under pressure. Before their win in the fourth Test in Melbourne, England lost the third Ashes Test by 82 runs, giving Australia a 3-0 lead and the Ashes within just 11 days.

After Melbourne's mood-altering two-day win broke a 15-year drought for England in Australia, New Year's week at the SCG carries stakes that go far beyond a "dead rubber."

England's win in Melbourne marked their first victory on Australian soil since 2011, ending a drought of more than 5,000 days.