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Vaughan Slams 'Amateurish' England Prep Ahead of Brisbane Test
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Michael Vaughan criticizes England's lack of pink-ball practice for Brisbane.
- England lost the first Ashes Test in Perth inside two days.
- Ben Stokes confirms Test squad will not use pink-ball warm-up game.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has strongly criticized the team's approach to preparing for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, which will be a day-night match. He deems it 'amateurish' that England is not scheduled to play a warm-up game with a pink ball, a condition notoriously challenging for batsmen.
This stance follows England's heavy defeat in the first Test in Perth, where they lost within two days, highlighting significant batting frailties. Vaughan argues that playing a practice match would be a sensible step to adapt to the different conditions, rather than risking a 2-0 series deficit.
However, captain Ben Stokes has indicated that the Test squad will not engage in a pink-ball warm-up, stating that their current preparation methods are trusted. While an England XI will play a day-night game, none of the main Test players are expected to participate, a decision Stokes defends as part of their established process.
