McCullum breaks silence: The real reason behind England’s second Ashes loss

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Another Ashes Blow for England

Australia clinch the Brisbane day-night Test by eight wickets, leaving England in a must-win situation for the remaining three matches

McCullum Breaks Silence on the Defeat

Head coach Brendon McCullum admits England’s preparation went wrong, offering a surprising explanation for their back-to-back losses

“We Over-Prepared”

McCullum says England trained excessively five straight days and multiple sessions, causing fatigue rather than readiness

Time to Reset Strategy

The coach believes the team needs to pull back on intense preparation to avoid burnout and regain clarity

Players to Get a Break Before 3rd Test

McCullum reveals plans to let the squad relax at a luxury beach resort before the Adelaide Test on December 17

Can England Bounce Back?

With the Ashes slipping away, England must win all remaining Tests. McCullum hopes rest and recalibration will spark a comeback

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