Sir Geoffrey Boycott showed no mercy as he lambasted both Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for England's dismal show in the Ashes.

The fear of an internal implosion shaped England captain Ben Stokes’ silence as Australia tightened its grip on the Ashes.

Ben Stokes looks set to miss the final day of the Ashes in Sydney on Thursday after suffering a right adductor injury while bowling on day four. The England captain bowled just 10 deliveries on Wednesday before pulling up in his follow-through, clutching his right groin. He then limped off the field while his team were still bowling.

England captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes walked off the ground early on day four of the fifth Ashes Test match here on Wednesday with a right adductor complaint.

A despondent Ben Stokes has accepted that opposition teams have worked out how to combat England’s aggressive approach to the game’s longest format, confessing the Test side may need to go “back to the drawing board” ahead of the home summer.

England's white-ball captain Harry Brook issued a public apology on Thursday, admitting he was “deeply sorry” after being involved in an altercation at a New Zealand nightclub — an incident that has added to the scrutiny surrounding England's disastrous Ashes tour.

England coach Ben Stokes says a rethink of their 'Bazball' style of play is warranted, while embattled coach Brendon McCullum indicated he'd push back against major change to their set up after the Ashes loss.

England captain Ben Stokes candidly admitted his team's Ashes campaign fell significantly short, losing 4-1 to Australia. He highlighted a lack of execution with bat, ball, and in the field, allowing Australia to repeatedly seize momentum.