Full Story Ashes Weekly: Australia wins and England collapses in the first Test
Nov 24, 2025
Geoff Lemon, a Guardian Australia writer, shares on-the-ground insights, while Ali Martin provides tactical analysis as a cricket correspondent, contributing valuable post-match context. Jim Wallace focuses on player behavior and media reactions. The discussion dives into England's shocking batting collapse, revealing errors from senior players and analyzing root causes. The panel also debates tactical changes for England, Australia's pink-ball advantage, and praises Mitchell Starc's match-winning performance, leaving the future of the series intriguingly uncertain.
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Missed Opportunity Through Reckless Batting
- England squandered their best chance to beat this patched Australian side by playing recklessly when they needed to consolidate.
- Geoff Lemon argues the fourth-innings chase on day two reduced the difficulty, but England still failed to build a defendable buffer.
Collapse Felt In The Media Centre
- Jim Wallace described returning from a short errand to find Harry Brook walking off after lunch, signalling a sudden collapse.
- He painted the media centre atmosphere of disbelief as England unravelled quickly.
Wait To Attack Until Conditions Ease
- Avoid trying to make a statement early when conditions still favour bowlers; sit in and grind for the session you need.
- Ali Martin recommends waiting for the pitch to ease off after tea before attempting expansive strokeplay.