Summary
England's cricket team struggled with their bowling performance during the Ashes series against Australia. A significant concern was their fast bowling attack, which did not perform as expected, leading to criticism and disappointing results.
Key Facts
- England's bowling, particularly in Brisbane, was described as their worst performance since 2008.
- England's overall bowling average in 2025 is their worst in 23 years.
- Stuart Broad, a former player, criticized England's fast bowlers for their poor performance.
- England played seven consecutive Tests against India and Australia, with challenges in adapting to different pitches.
- In Brisbane, England's bowlers struggled, with many deliveries being short and wide, allowing Australia to score quickly.
- Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes were mentioned as having expensive spells during the Brisbane Test.
- England chose a fast-paced bowling strategy, including players like Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson, which didn't deliver the expected results.
