Sky Sports Cricket Podcast The Ashes Daily: Head blasts Australia to two-day win after another England batting collapse
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Nov 22, 2025 A stunning two-day finish leaves England reeling after a dramatic batting collapse. The analysis digs deep into shot selection errors that plagued players like Pope, Brook, and Root. There’s a heated debate on balancing aggression with smart game management. Mitchell Starc's standout performance with ten wickets steals the spotlight, while Travis Head's aggressive century turns the tide for Australia. As England faces mounting public pressure, the hosts discuss potential changes and selection dilemmas ahead of the next match.
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Momentum Can Turn In A Session
- England's position swung from control at lunch to a two-day defeat, showing matches can change extremely quickly.
- Atherton calls the collapse 'staggering' and says such rapid reversals are unusual even in Ashes cricket.
Balance Aggression With Cricket Smarts
- Avoid repeating the same loose driving errors through poor execution of attacking intent.
- Atherton urges balancing aggression with 'cricket smarts' to close out games when in commanding positions.
Similar Shots Caused Collapse
- Specific poor shots by Pope, Brook and Root were similar loose drives that triggered the collapse.
- Atherton highlights a technical issue with Harry Brook's front foot and static position as especially risky in Australia.