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England Cricketer's Shocking Ashes Admission
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Zak Crawley admitted England's mood was 'flat' as they faced Ashes defeat.
- Former players found Crawley's comments about winning the last two Tests 'staggering'.
- Crawley acknowledged Australia has been the superior team in the series.
England's Zak Crawley has faced scrutiny over his recent comments amidst a challenging Ashes campaign, with the team on the brink of losing the series. Crawley acknowledged the 'flat' mood in the dressing room and conceded that Australia has proven to be the superior side.
His remarks to the BBC, suggesting a 'pretty good series' if England could win the final two Tests, drew surprise from former players Darren Lehmann and Jason Gillespie. They described his words as 'staggering' and indicative of an early admission of defeat.
Crawley defended the team's fighting spirit, stating they aim to 'put up as much fight as we can,' despite acknowledging the difficult uphill battle ahead. He emphasized that credit must be given to Australia for their strong performance, which has prevented England from playing at their best.
