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McCullum admits errors in Ashes preparations as England look to salvage pride

By AFP News December 22, 2025 • 11:18 AM View: 422

Coach Brendon McCullum concedes England got their preparations wrong heading into the Ashes, but believes they can salvage some pride in the final two Tests at Melbourne and Sydney.

The tourists arrived in Australia bullish that they could win a series in the country for the first time since 2010-11.

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