Overview
- Australia clinched the series 4-1 after a five-wicket win in Sydney, completing the retention of the urn inside 11 days of play.
- The ECB has begun a fact‑finding review into England’s selection decisions, preparation and off‑field conduct during the tour.
- Head coach Brendon McCullum insisted players did not “do things to excess,” said “half our guys don’t have a drink,” and called the mid-series Noosa break important for the group.
- Reports citing The Telegraph describe behind‑the‑scenes tensions between McCullum and captain Ben Stokes over training intensity and tactics, with confused selections highlighted.
- Scrutiny of discipline grew after a viral video of Ben Duckett during the Noosa break and revelations that vice-captain Harry Brook was fined over a nightclub altercation in New Zealand, as James Anderson and Michael Vaughan publicly criticised standards and leadership.