Overview
- Australia took an unassailable 3-0 lead with an 82‑run win in Adelaide, bowling England out for 352 chasing 435.
- Ben Stokes said the defeat hurts but confirmed he will continue as captain and vowed England will respond in the final two Tests.
- Head coach Brendon McCullum acknowledged preparation mistakes, including limited warm‑up cricket, as prominent ex‑players called for changes to leadership and approach.
- Australia confirmed Nathan Lyon sustained a hamstring injury that rules him out of the remainder of the series, while Pat Cummins said he doubts he will play in Melbourne and will reassess for Sydney.
- The urn was decided inside 11 days of play, equalling the record for the quickest five‑match Ashes decision, with England’s aggressive strategy and execution heavily criticised by pundits.