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Botham calls England’s outing in Ashes opener ‘horrendous'

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Botham Calls England’s Outing In Ashes Opener ‘horrendous'

By IANS News November 27, 2025 • 13:30 PM View: 632

England legend Ian Botham criticised Bazball, suggesting that Ben Stokes and his team should consider returning home if they refuse to adapt after their embarrassing defeat in Perth.

England was thoroughly outplayed by Travis Head's brilliance, allowing Australia to finish the match in just two days and secure an eight-wicket victory.

TAGS Ian Botham Ben Stokes Travis Head Michael Vaughan PA News Agency Ashes Test Mitchell Starc Marnus Labuschagne Steve Smith Steve Smith

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