Bazball Dead? England's Ashes Crisis After Gabba

England stare down a 2-0 deficit against Australia after a crushing defeat in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. This episode of our podcast dives deep into the heart of the crisis in England cricket. We provide essential Ashes analysis, unpacking Ben Stokes’ post-match comments and questioning the team's mental fortitude in Australian conditions. Join our panel as we pinpoint where England went wrong—from critical errors in the field to questionable "Bazball" tactics—and debate potential player changes ahead of the must-win third Test in Adelaide. We ask: Can Joe Root inspire a miracle comeback, or is this Ashes series already over? Tune in for expert insights into England's toughest test yet. Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpod Our website: thecricketpod.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpod Buy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpod Buy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffee Twitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices