<ul><li>At 2-0 down, England are desperate for a win in Adelaide</li><li>Coach says ‘kneejerk reactions’ are ‘not really our way’</li></ul>The series is on the line and, in all likelihood, jobs with it. But for Brendon McCullum, the latter is irrelevant. The England head coach has instead backed an unchanged top seven to deliver a fightback in the third <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/ashes-2025---26">Ashes</a> Test and flip a narrative that has already led to talk of a whitewash bubbling up.At 2-0 down with three to play, all wiggle room has disappeared for England. But talk of Ollie Pope being dropped, or even Ben Stokes moving to No 3, was shot down by McCullum as his players resumed training in Adelaide on Sunday afternoon. No going back now was the message. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/dec/14/brendon-mccullum-backs-in-england-top-seven-for-crunch-ashes-test-as-he-shrugs-off-questions-about-job">Continue reading...</a>

أعرب مدرب إنجلترا، بريندون مكولوم، عن ثقته في قدرة فريقه على التعافي في سلسلة آشس، على الرغم من تأخره 2-0 أمام أستراليا. وقد دعم تشكيلة ثابتة من سبعة لاعبين للمباراة الحاسمة الثالثة في أديلايد، رافضًا التكهنات حول تغييرات محتملة في التشكيلة. وأكد مكولوم أن ردود الفعل السريعة ليست جزءًا من نهجهم أثناء استعدادهم لمباراة حاسمة.

El entrenador de Inglaterra, Brendon McCullum, ha expresado confianza en la capacidad de su equipo para recuperarse en la serie Ashes, a pesar de estar 2-0 abajo contra Australia. Ha respaldado a un top siete sin cambios para el crucial tercer Test en Adelaide, desestimando las especulaciones sobre posibles cambios en la alineación. McCullum enfatizó que las reacciones impulsivas no son parte de su enfoque mientras se preparan para un partido decisivo.

Le coach de l'Angleterre, Brendon McCullum, a exprimé sa confiance dans la capacité de son équipe à rebondir dans la série Ashes, malgré un retard de 2-0 contre l'Australie. Il a soutenu un top sept inchangé pour le troisième Test crucial à Adelaide, rejetant les spéculations sur d'éventuels changements dans l'équipe. McCullum a souligné que les réactions impulsives ne font pas partie de leur approche alors qu'ils se préparent pour un match décisif.

England's head coach Brendon McCullum has expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back in the Ashes series, despite trailing 2-0 against Australia. He has backed an unchanged top seven for the crucial third Test in Adelaide, dismissing speculation about potential changes to the lineup. McCullum emphasized that knee-jerk reactions are not part of their approach as they prepare for a pivotal match.

Brendon McCullum backs England batters and shrugs off job questions

Sunday’s events in Bondi have stunned Australia and the watching world before a third Test that could be a decisive one for this England team’s legacyAdelaide may be 1,300km to the west of Bondi but the sense of pain in the city has been no less for the distance. People are in shock here trying to make sense of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/14/police-advise-people-to-take-shelter-following-reports-of-active-shooter-at-bondi-beach">the horrors that unfolded on Sunday evening</a> – a day that was supposed to be one of celebration for Sydney’s Jewish community. 
 As the first national public event being staged in Australia since, the third Ashes Test that starts here on Wednesday will play out to a sombre backdrop. The flags at Adelaide Oval will fly at half-mast, a minute’s silence will be observed before the toss, while players are likely to wear black armbands throughout. Inevitably, security for the match has been increased.It will doubtless be an emotional week for Australia’s players and not least given the number of links to New South Wales within their squad. Nathan Lyon summed up the helplessness many were feeling on Monday, offering thoughts and prayers to those affected before admitting: “Nothing I’m going to say right now is going to make anyone feel any better.” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/dec/15/england-ashes-series-resumes-in-shadow-of-tragedy-cricket-australia-adelaide-third-test">Continue reading...</a>

وقع إطلاق نار جماعي في شاطئ بوندي في سيدني خلال احتفال بعيد الحانوكا، مما أسفر عن مقتل 15 شخصًا على الأقل وإصابة العديد. لقد ألقت هذه الحادثة المأساوية بظلالها على استئناف سلسلة آشيس في أديلايد، حيث تواجه إنجلترا مباراة حاسمة ضد أستراليا. ستقام المباراة في أجواء من الحزن، مع رفع الأعلام على نصف السارية وارتداء اللاعبين لأساور سوداء تكريمًا للضحايا.

Un tiroteo masivo ocurrió en Bondi Beach en Sídney durante una celebración de Janucá, resultando en al menos 15 muertes y numerosos heridos. Este trágico evento ha oscurecido la reanudación de la serie Ashes en Adelaida, donde Inglaterra enfrenta un partido crucial contra Australia. El partido se llevará a cabo en un ambiente de luto, con banderas a media asta y jugadores vistiendo brazaletes negros en honor a las víctimas.

Une fusillade de masse a eu lieu à Bondi Beach à Sydney lors d'une célébration de Hanukkah, entraînant au moins 15 morts et de nombreux blessés. Cet événement tragique a assombri la reprise de la série Ashes à Adélaïde, où l'Angleterre fait face à un match décisif contre l'Australie. Le match sera marqué par le deuil, avec des drapeaux en berne et des joueurs portant des brassards noirs en hommage aux victimes.

A mass shooting occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney during a Hanukkah celebration, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. This tragic event has cast a shadow over the resumption of the Ashes series in Adelaide, where England faces a crucial Test match against Australia. The match will be marked by mourning, with flags at half-mast and players wearing black armbands to honor the victims.

England face daunting task as Ashes series resumes in shadow of tragedy

Arguably the poster-boy for Bazball, England’s vice-captain is in dire need of an innings of substance in Adelaide“They were shocking shots. I’ll admit that every day of the week. Especially the one in Perth. It was nearly a bouncer and I’ve tried to drive it. It was just bad batting. The one in Brisbane I’ve tried to hit it for six. That’s what I mean when I say I need to rein it in a bit.”Oh yes, Harry. This is real transgression. Inject that mild good sense into my throbbing veins. Trash talk binned. Mind games deactivated. Tell me about reining it in again. Shock me with your filthy, filthy conservatism. Talk sensible to me baby. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/dec/15/harry-brook-generational-talent-ashes-third-test-adelaide-cricket-england-australia">Continue reading...</a>

هاري بروك، نائب قائد إنجلترا وواحد من الشخصيات الرئيسية في نهج بازبول، تحت ضغط لتقديم أداء ملحوظ في سلسلة آشس الحالية ضد أستراليا، خاصة بعد سلسلة من الجولات المخيبة للآمال. تعكس تعليقاته الأخيرة الحاجة إلى ضبط النفس في أسلوبه في الضرب، معترفًا بالأخطاء الماضية التي أعاقت مساهماته في الفريق.

Harry Brook, el vicecapitán de Inglaterra y una figura clave en el enfoque Bazball, está bajo presión para ofrecer una actuación significativa en la actual serie Ashes contra Australia, especialmente tras una serie de entradas decepcionantes. Sus recientes comentarios reflejan la necesidad de autocontrol en su estilo de bateo, reconociendo errores pasados que han obstaculizado sus contribuciones al equipo.

Harry Brook, vice-capitaine de l'Angleterre et figure clé de l'approche Bazball, est sous pression pour fournir une performance significative dans la série Ashes en cours contre l'Australie, en particulier après une série de manches décevantes. Ses récents commentaires reflètent un besoin de retenue dans son style de frappe, reconnaissant des erreurs passées qui ont entravé ses contributions à l'équipe.

Harry Brook, England's vice-captain and a key figure in the Bazball approach, is under pressure to deliver a significant performance in the ongoing Ashes series against Australia, particularly after a series of disappointing innings. His recent comments reflect a need for self-restraint in his batting style, acknowledging past mistakes that have hindered his contributions to the team.

Brendon McCullum backs England batters and shrugs off job questions

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