England Eyes Revival in Ashes as Focus Shifts to Adelaide Test After Noosa Debrief
England currently trails 2-0 in the Ashes series following their defeat in Brisbane. The third Test will be held at the Adelaide Oval, a venue traditionally known to favour spinners. After the Brisbane loss, the England team conducted a Noosa debrief that was described by commentators as ego-free and centered on focusing on the team’s process and collective improvement, rather than blaming individuals.
Captain Ben Stokes emphasized the need for resilience in the dressing room. Meanwhile, Brendon McCullum urged the team to balance preparation with taking ownership of matches. Anticipating changes, England are likely to reshuffle their XI; Jacob Bethell could replace Ollie Pope as a spare batsman, and Shoaib Bashir’s potential inclusion as a spinner will depend on whether Australia’s Pat Cummins returns.
Australia’s squad includes Nathan Lyon, and Pat Cummins is expected to be fit for the toss. Bashir’s development has been hampered by injury, which has impacted his control during the tour. Will Jacks has recently joined the England series squad. Training is scheduled to resume on Sunday. In the previous Brisbane Test, England dropped five catches, indicating fielding improvements may influence forthcoming selection decisions.
Tim Paine suggested that if England can resolve their issues, they could be a dangerous side in Adelaide, a venue that might suit their style better than other locations in the series.
