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Australia Take Commanding 2-0 Ashes Lead As England Struggle To Find Answers

Australian cricket team celebrating during the Ashes series.

Australia Are Flying — And England Are Running Out Of Time

Not even Australia, in their wildest dreams, would have imagined being 2-0 up after just six days of cricket. But here we are — and the momentum has swung entirely their way.

England pushed Australia hard in the first Test in Perth, only for the Aussies to pull off a dramatic turnaround. That win boosted their confidence heading into Brisbane, and the second Test became a masterclass in how to play proper Test cricket — especially under lights.

Now the Ashes aren’t dead yet… but let’s be honest, they’re not far from it. If England don’t win the third Test in Adelaide, this could get very embarrassing.

England’s Style Under Scrutiny — And Australia’s Critics Are Being Proven Right

During the 2023 Ashes in the UK, England’s aggressive “Bazball” approach earned praise, hype, and plenty of questions. The biggest one: Would it work in Australia?

So far, the signs are not good.

Big shots turning into silly dismissals
Batting not adapting to Australian bounce and pace
Cracking under pressure in big moments

And the Australians who doubted England’s methods are nodding right now, saying, “We told you so.”

There’s plenty to admire about playing fearlessly. But great teams don’t run from pressure — they thrive on it. Accountability is part of winning cultures.

Lessons From Australia’s Golden Era

Former Australian teams had strong captains — Border, Taylor, Waugh, Ponting — and huge personalities like Shane Warne. But one thing stayed constant: accountability.

Players took ownership. Mistakes were addressed. Standards were non-negotiable.
That’s what England seem to lack when they simply say, “This is the way we play.”

But after the Brisbane defeat, something changed.

Stokes and McCullum admitted publicly that issues exist. If they’re saying it to the media, they’ve definitely said it even more directly in the dressing room.

Could this be the birth of an upgraded Bazball — one that blends fearlessness with discipline? If so, they might still have a fighting chance.

Injuries Shake Both Camps

Mark Wood (England) and Josh Hazlewood (Australia) are out for the rest of the series — a huge blow for both sides. Fast bowling is brutal, and these two worked incredibly hard to get here. They’ll be gutted.

Adelaide, though, offers hope. It’s a good pitch — fair to batters and bowlers. Nathan Lyon will return, and Pat Cummins is expected back as captain.

Australia know England once came from 2-0 down to draw an Ashes series. They won’t underestimate them. But they also know they have England by the throat — and they shouldn’t relax for a second.

To be honest, this Australia team should eye 5-0. That’s the mindset.