ECB confirms review into Ashes campaign following series defeat

The English Cricket Board have confirmed that there will be a review of England's campaign following their 4-1 defeat in the Ashes.

Having come to these shores with plenty of hope of a potential series win, the visitors will be heading home disheartened after having lost the series within the space of 11 days.

As a result of this defeat, questions have been raised surrounding how England prepared for the series, having only played a tour match at Lilac Hill against the England Lions prior to the First Test in Perth.

And those questions only mounted following the side's pre-planned trip to Noosa having been 2-nil down in the series.

Following this, the ECB has announced that they will take plenty of lessons from this defeat, which includes a review of all aspects of their campaign.

In a statement, ECB CEO Richard Gould expressed his disappointment with England not being consistent enough throughout the tour to win the series.

“This Ashes tour began with significant hope and anticipation, and it is therefore deeply disappointing that we have been unable to fulfil our ambition of winning the Ashes in Australia.

“While there were moments of strong performance and resilience during the series, including a hard-fought victory in the fourth Test in Melbourne, we were not consistent enough across all conditions and phases of the contest, and Australia ultimately deserved to retain the Ashes.

“We will take many lessons from this tour and are determined to improve quickly. Our focus is on regaining the Ashes in 2027. A thorough review of the campaign is already underway. This will cover tour planning and preparation, individual performance and behaviours, and our ability to adapt and respond effectively as circumstances require.

“The men’s team now moves on to Sri Lanka ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which begins in February, and we will implement the necessary changes over the coming months.

“We are grateful for the courtesy and hospitality shown to us by Cricket Australia throughout the tour. As always, we are indebted to the travelling supporters who followed the team through thick and thin. Their loyalty and support have been humbling, and we are committed to repaying their faith with stronger performances in the future.”