Ashes: Botham slams Eng's lack of prep; batting coach calls it 'way of the modern game'
England's Ashes preparation in Australia faces scrutiny, with legend Ian Botham questioning their limited match practice. However, batting coach Marcus Trescothick asserts the team is comfortable, citing modern cricket's packed schedule. Despite just one warm-up game, England's recent overseas success under McCullum and Stokes offers a hopeful precedent for the upcoming series.
England's Ashes preparation in Australia faces scrutiny, with legend Ian Botham questioning their limited match practice. However, batting coach Marcus Trescothick asserts the team is comfortable, citing modern cricket's packed schedule. Despite just one warm-up game, England's recent overseas success under McCullum and Stokes offers a hopeful precedent for the upcoming series. What's Your Reaction?
