Overview
- Australia lead the Ashes 3-0 after wins in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, retaining the urn with two Tests to play.
- The ECB said it is aware of social media footage from the Noosa break and will establish the facts before commenting.
- Rob Key said he will look into claims of excessive drinking, stated such behavior would be unacceptable, and maintained there is no drinking culture in the squad.
- Ben Stokes declined to address specifics but stressed his responsibility to protect his players’ welfare, calling for empathy and confirming support for Ben Duckett.
- England confirmed changes for the Melbourne Test, with Jofra Archer ruled out by a side strain, Ollie Pope dropped, and Jacob Bethell and Gus Atkinson included.