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‘They think they’re better than Tendulkar’: England torn apart as Ashes disaster sparks ‘Bazball is dead’ storm

‘They think they’re better than Tendulkar’: England torn apart as Ashes disaster sparks ‘Bazball is dead’ storm ByHT Sports Desk Updated on: Dec 08, 2025 08:15 am IST Share Via Copy Link Despite the loss at Gabba not being as brutal as the one in Perth, reactions across England have been scathing. Former England cricketers and the media have slammed the Ben Stokes-led side after their abysmal eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Having already lost the opener in Perth, England now trail 0–2 and are staring at the prospect of an Ashes whitewash.

England's Joe Root (C) walks with team mates after day four of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba

England's Joe Root (C) walks with team mates after day four of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba

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Key Highlights

  • England's Joe Root (C) walks with team mates after day four of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba(AFP) Australia were made to wait on Day 4 as the last recognised pair of Stokes and Will Jacks turned the overnight deficit into a lead.
  • But once the partnership was broken, England collapsed quickly, leaving Australia a target of just 65.
  • The Steve Smith-led side chased it down with ease in the final session to take an ominous 2–0 lead in the series.
  • ALSO READ: BCCI comes clean on whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were nudged to play Vijay Hazare Trophy: ‘They decided’Despite the loss not being as brutal as the one in Perth, reactions across England have been scathing.
  • Former captain Ian Botham even remarked that if he were an England supporter in Brisbane, he would “want to be paid to be here.” “I’d be asking the ECB for a refund because this team for me is not prepared.
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