Why England must move on quickly from Ashes hangover
Summary
England's cricket team is preparing to play a three-Test series against New Zealand after a difficult Ashes series in Australia that ended 145 days ago. Despite some challenges and mistakes, the team and management remain largely unchanged, and there is hope they can recover and perform well in upcoming matches.Key Facts
- England's last Ashes series ended in a heavy defeat in Sydney, Australia.
- It has been 145 days since that series finished.
- England will play six Test matches this summer: three against New Zealand and three against Pakistan.
- Some players involved in the previous Ashes series remain in the team, including nine out of twelve current players.
- England’s captain Ben Stokes has the best win percentage of any England cricket captain in the past 45 years.
- The team has lost only one home series since 2014.
- Problems in the Ashes series were seen as due to poor preparation and handling under pressure, rather than lack of skill.
- The current management team, including coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, continue to lead England.
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