Overview
- England trail the Ashes 2-0 after two eight-wicket defeats to Australia in Perth and Brisbane.
- Steve O’Keefe told SEN Radio he would stick with McCullum, noting England are winning at roughly 58% under him compared with one win in 17 at the end of the Root–Silverwood stretch.
- The former Australia spinner said England must adjust their approach, urging McCullum to listen more and vary plans when results are poor.
- O’Keefe criticised McCullum’s comment that England may have been overprepared for Brisbane, arguing it does not square with limited tour matches and a small volume of actual cricket.
- Focus turns to the third Test at Adelaide Oval, which is scheduled to start on December 17.