Overview
- Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy said Ben Stokes takes too much accountability for England’s failings in the Ashes.
- Healy urged senior players, naming vice-captain Harry Brook, to publicly own mistakes rather than leaving Stokes to front every defeat.
- Former England bowler James Anderson observed Stokes carrying most on-field decision-making and noted limited visible input from Brook.
- Commentary linked England’s issues to a Bazball culture shaped by Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum that can mute other leaders.
- England trail 2-0 after an eight-wicket loss in Brisbane, with the third Test starting December 21 and described as must-win as media also noted the squad’s downtime in Noosa.