Ashes Weekly Can England bounce back in Brisbane? – Ashes Weekly podcast
Dec 3, 2025
Max Rushden chats with Geoff Lemon, a cricket writer and commentator from Guardian Australia, Emma John, a Guardian cricket analyst focused on England, and Sam Perry, a cricket commentator from The Great Cricketer. They dive into England's need for a tactical reset after their defeat in Perth, the implications of Mark Wood's absence, and the unique challenges posed by the Gabba's pink ball. The panel debates England's aggressive approach versus traditional tactics and offers predictions for the upcoming Test.
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Gabba As A Fresh-Start Venue
- England treat the Gabba as the place to start a comeback despite long losing history there.
- The panel frames Brisbane as the test where England can reset after Perth.
Denial After Perth
- Emma John admits she is in denial about the Perth loss and highlights fans' emotional whiplash.
- She says anger over Canberra reflects lack of other things to fix after a defeat.
Canberra Could Have Been A Trap
- Sam Perry argues skipping Canberra may have been sensible to avoid unhelpful conditions.
- He suggests training at Sunshine Coast avoided habit-forming footwork suited to cold wickets.