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ECB Launches 'Thorough Review' After England's 4-1 Ashes Defeat in Australia

ECB CEO Richard Gould has confirmed a thorough review is already underway following England's 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia. He stated the team will learn from the tour, acknowledging moments of resilience but a lack of consistency against a deserving Australian side. The primary focus is now on planning to regain the Ashes when they are next contested in 2027. England's immediate schedule includes a white-ball tour of Sri Lanka and the upcoming T20 World Cup before a home Test series against New Zealand in June.

Key Points: ECB Review After Ashes Defeat, Focus on 2027 Redemption

  • ECB begins review after 4-1 series loss
  • Focus on regaining Ashes in 2027
  • Review covers planning, performance, and adaptability
  • England's next focus is T20 World Cup
  • Changes to be implemented in coming months
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Thorough review of the campaign is already underway: ECB CEO after 4-1 Ashes defeat

ECB CEO Richard Gould announces a thorough review after England's 4-1 Ashes loss, vowing to learn lessons and regain the urn in 2027.

"We will take many lessons from this tour and are determined to improve quickly. - Richard Gould"

Sydney, Jan 8

The England and Wales Cricket Board's Chief Executive Officer, Richard Gould, has stated that a 'thorough review' has already been underway following England's 4-1 Ashes defeat.

He added that Ben Stokes and Co. will draw lessons from this tour and focus on regaining the Ashes in 2027.

"This Ashes tour began with significant hope and anticipation, and it is therefore deeply disappointing that we have been unable to fulfil our ambition of winning the Ashes in Australia.

"While there were moments of strong performance and resilience during the series, including a hard-fought victory in the fourth Test in Melbourne, we were not consistent enough across all conditions and phases of the contest, and Australia ultimately deserved to retain the Ashes," Gould said in a statement.

"We will take many lessons from this tour and are determined to improve quickly. Our focus is on regaining the Ashes in 2027. A thorough review of the campaign is already underway. This will cover tour planning and preparation, individual performance and behaviours, and our ability to adapt and respond effectively as circumstances require," he said.

England's upcoming assignment will be the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka and the subsequent T20 World Cup. Their next Test assignment is in June, when they face New Zealand in a home series. Gould said that necessary changes will be implemented over the coming months.

"The men's team now moves on to Sri Lanka ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which begins in February, and we will implement the necessary changes over the coming months.

"We are grateful for the courtesy and hospitality shown to us by Cricket Australia throughout the tour. As always, we are indebted to the travelling supporters who followed the team through thick and thin. Their loyalty and support have been humbling, and we are committed to repaying their faith with stronger performances in the future," Gould added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The statement sounds very corporate. "Thorough review" is what every board says after a heavy defeat. The real issue is their preparation. Why did they go into such a crucial series with so little red-ball cricket? India's tour last year showed you need to be battle-ready from ball one in Australia.
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Ananya R
Focus on 2027 already? That's four years away! What about the Test series against India and New Zealand this year? This long-term vision is good, but they can't take their eyes off the present. The World Test Championship is also important. 🏏
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think the 'Bazball' approach needs a serious rethink in overseas conditions. It worked at home, but in Australia you need patience and grit. Our Indian team learned that the hard way over many tours before finally winning there. England seems to have forgotten the basics.
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Michael C
The scheduling is a killer. Jumping from a T20 World Cup and white-ball tours back to Test cricket doesn't help any team build a solid red-ball unit. It's a global problem, not just England's. The focus is too fragmented.
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Priya S
At least they are acknowledging the fans who travelled. That's a good touch. The BCCI could learn a thing or two about fan communication from this statement. But actions speak louder than words. Let's see what this 'review' actually produces.

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