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McCullum says England 'trained too much' as Stokes questions mentality

December 7, 2025

Following a significant defeat against Australia in the second Test of the Ashes series, England's coach Brendon McCullum criticized the team's training regimen, suggesting they over-trained. Captain Ben Stokes echoed concerns regarding the team's mentality as they now sit 2-0 down in the five-match series, prompting a brief retreat to Noosa for recovery.

Brendon McCullum in a training session

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England lost the second Test against Australia by eight wickets.
The team is now 2-0 down in the five-match Ashes series.
Coach Brendon McCullum claimed the team trained 'too much'.
Captain Ben Stokes questioned the team's mentality after the defeat.
England had only one intra-squad warm-up match before the series.

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McCullum says England 'trained too much' as Stokes questions mentality

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