While the ECB is likely to impose sanctions on the players, reports have also emerged suggesting that Ben Stokes could consider retirement from international cricket after finding himself caught at the center of attention.

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

A total of 36 wickets fell across six sessions as the match ended in just two days, with England clinching a four-wicket win.

The MCG pitch has come under scrutiny after the Boxing Day Test concluded inside two full days of play.

The England cricket team is having a poor run in the Test format. The side has lost the Ashes 2024-25 to Australia, with still two matches left in the five-match series.

Cricket icon Sir Geoffrey Boycott tore into Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as England find themselves 0-2 down against Australia in the Ashes.

Geoffrey Boycott has urged England to "use their brains" as Ben Stokes's men go in search of an Ashes series-levelling win in this week's second Test in Brisbane.

Captain Ben Stokes denied Wednesday that England were undercooked for the Ashes series against Australia after a chorus of criticism led by legends Ian Botham and Geoffrey Boycott.

Geoffrey Boycott has backed Indian batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for choosing to continue batting late on the final day of the drawn fourth Test.

Rishabh Pant's foot injury has left a huge void in Team India's batting lineup in the ongoing Manchester Test against England.