'Sold a lie for three years': Boycott rips into England after Ashes thrashing

Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott has sharply criticised England after their Ashes defeat, accusing Brendon McCullum, Rob Key and Ben Stokes of promoting a flawed, consequence-free philosophy. Boycott said players lacked accountability despite early success under McCullum-Stokes. Selection issues and injuries hurt England’s bowling, while Jacob Bethell’s Sydney hundred showed the promise.

Jan 9, 2026 - 01:30
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'Sold a lie for three years': Boycott rips into England after Ashes thrashing
Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott has sharply criticised England after their Ashes defeat, accusing Brendon McCullum, Rob Key and Ben Stokes of promoting a flawed, consequence-free philosophy. Boycott said players lacked accountability despite early success under McCullum-Stokes. Selection issues and injuries hurt England’s bowling, while Jacob Bethell’s Sydney hundred showed the promise.

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