Perth, Australia, Nov 23, 2025 (AFP) - England slammed as 'brainless' after first Ashes Test capitulation

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A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired. Ben Stokes's men lost the opening battle in Perth by eight wickets inside two days on the back of batting collapses and Travis Head slamming a sensational 69-ball century. Since last claiming an Ashes series in Australia 15 years ago, they have now lost......

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