Overview
- England lost the 2025–26 Ashes in Australia 4-1, conceding the urn after defeats in the first three Tests.
- The ECB has confirmed a comprehensive investigation into how the tour was managed following the series defeat.
- A Telegraph report alleges players repeatedly visited casinos, drank heavily during a Noosa break, and stayed at the Crown Towers casino complex.
- The same report describes tension between captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum over training and tactics, including disagreements before the Brisbane Test.
- The Times reports the board is considering a player curfew for the 2026 T20 World Cup and the Sri Lanka tour, with any decision yet to be confirmed.