England find themselves at a crossroads after a devastating event The Ashes 2025-26 campaign that has intensified scrutiny on the team’s leadership. The pressure on the head coach is increasing due to slippage of Ashes after three consecutive defeats. Brendon McCullumThe once famous philosophy of which is now being questioned by former players and fans alike.
‘Baseball’ is being criticized after England’s poor performance
McCullum’s arrival initially transformed England’s Test team, ushering in an aggressive, fearless brand of cricket that immediately attracted global attention. The approach, popularly called “baseball”, brought early success and energized the team. However, recent results suggest that lead has diminished. England’s inability to consistently challenge Australia has reignited the debate over whether this approach has been discovered at the highest level.
The bad run has troubled the captain too ben stokes and the wider management group under the microscope, with critics arguing that tactical rigidity and mental lapses cost England dearly at crucial moments of the series.
Monty Panesar calls for change at the top
Former England spinner adding fuel to the discussion Monty Panesar Has publicly suggested it is time for a coaching change. Speaking to KADAK, Panesar argued that England need a tactician with proven credentials against Australia.
“You have to think about how to actually beat Australia? How do you exploit their weaknesses mentally, physically and tactically?” Panesar said.
he went back Ravi Shastri As the ideal candidate to take over the role.
“I think Ravi Shastri should become the next head coach of England,” Added Panesar.
Why the appeal of Ravi Shastri as a candidate?
Shastri’s reputation as a coach was built during his successful tenure in India, where he witnessed a period of sustained excellence, especially in overseas conditions. Under his guidance, India shed a long-standing reputation of inconsistency away from home and became a strong traveling side.
A defining moment of Shastri’s coaching career came when India won the title Border-Gavaskar Trophy With a depleted team in Australia, demonstrated resilience, tactical clarity and strong leadership. His partnership with the then captain Virat Kohli He was widely credited for instilling confidence and aggression in the Indian system.
