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England Overprepared? Coach Blames Training for Ashes Loss
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Coach Brendon McCullum believes England's team overprepared for the second Ashes Test.
- England suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Australia at the Gabba.
- McCullum plans to alter training methods to ensure players are fresh.
England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, has indicated that his team may have overprepared for the second Ashes Test, a match they lost by a substantial margin of eight wickets to Australia at the Gabba. This defeat followed an earlier loss in the first Test, putting England in a difficult position early in the series.
Despite Joe Root scoring a century, England's batting performance was insufficient, leaving Australia with a modest target to chase. Questions had previously arisen regarding England's preparation strategy, particularly concerning whether certain players should have participated in a different match format.
Looking ahead, McCullum intends to adjust the team's training regimen to ensure players feel refreshed for upcoming matches. He plans for the team to have some time off and engage in alternative activities before the next Test in Adelaide, aiming to regroup and improve their performance.
