Overview
- Australia hold a 2-0 advantage after back-to-back eight-wicket wins in Perth and Brisbane.
- Writing for the BBC, McGrath said the series is "not far" from being over and warned that failing to win in Adelaide would be embarrassing for England.
- McGrath noted Australia being 2-0 up after only six days of cricket, calling the start beyond the hosts’ expectations.
- He criticized England’s insistence on a fixed style, saying it has fostered a culture short on accountability and adaptation to conditions, while still valuing their fearless intent.
- The third Test begins December 17 at the Adelaide Oval, with England seeking a first Test win in Australia since 2011.