England player ratings after another away Ashes series goes horribly wrong

Here is how we rated England's players out of 10 after the 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia...

McCullum willing to evolve after Ashes - but will not 'completely rip up script'

Under-pressure England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is willing to evolve his methods - but will not "rip up the script completely" if he is allowed to continue in the role following the 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia.

ECB vows to make 'necessary changes' after 4-1 Ashes loss in Australia

Australia secure nervy Sydney win to take 4-1 Ashes victory

Australia squeaked home to a five-wicket victory over England in the fifth Ashes Test after a nervy final day in Sydney, the hosts' dominance over the series reflected in securing a 4-1 scoreline.

Brook apologises for 'embarrassing' clash with bouncer in New Zealand

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has apologised for "embarrassing myself and the team" after an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand last autumn.

Stokes promises to be 'ruthless' in response to Ashes series defeat

Ben Stokes said he's not afraid to show his "ruthless" side as he looks to lead England's recovery from their 4-1 Ashes drubbing to Australia, adding that the tourists had played "too much 3/10 cricket" over the series. 

'Future of England cricket' - 'diamond' Bethell delivers on supreme talent

Jacob Bethell evoked memories of David Gower with his stylish, yet composed, maiden Test century at No 3 for England in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, according to Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain.

Why England need good ODI year to avoid possible World Cup nightmare

Could England embarrassingly miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup? We look at why another poor year in ODIs could put them at real risk.

Root would 'love to' make next Ashes tour at age 39

Sky Sports' Michael Atherton hailed Joe Root's 41st Test century as "one of his very best innings", but could the 35-year-old keep going for another four years for another crack at winning the Ashes in Australia?

Eccentric Smith has appetite to achieve more Ashes greatness

"He has hurt England so often," Sky Sports' Michael Atherton said after Steve Smith's latest Ashes century, his 13th.

'Brainless' - Smith blasted after 'one of worst dismissals ever seen'

We have a new winner of England's worst dismissal of this Ashes series.

Kohli surpasses Sangakkara to become second-highest international run-scorer

Virat Kohli became the second highest run-scorer in all forms of international cricket as he helped steer India to a four-wicket win in the first ODI against New Zealand.

Archer, Tongue named in England's T20 World Cup squad

Jofra Archer has been included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad after his Ashes-ending injury, with fellow fast bowler Josh Tongue also named in a 15-player group for February and March's tournament in India and Sri Lanka.

Atherton: Lack of spin bowling has made Ashes one-dimensional

We have seen plenty of action throughout an Ashes series played in fast-forward - but not much in the way of frontline spin bowling.

Brilliant Brook 'lost the plot' but survives Australia bouncer tactics

Harry Brook admitted he is in the midst of a battle against short-pitched bowling after surviving a notable scare during day one of the fifth Ashes Test as he helped England off to a strong start in Sydney.

Khawaja hits out at 'racial stereotypes' after announcing retirement

Usman Khawaja has hit out against a culture of "racial stereotypes" in coverage of Australian cricket, declaring the sport is "still very white" as he announced his international retirement.

England women's cricket fixtures for 2026, including India Test match at Lord's

Full fixtures for England's women's side in 2026, including the home T20 World Cup.

'Let's just see' - Cook responds to talk of England coaching role

Sir Alastair Cook says there has been "zero contact" with England regarding a possible role on the coaching staff - but that he would like to work with the side at "some stage in my life".