England After a disaster, they find themselves at a crossroads Ashes 2025-26 a campaign that strengthens control over the team’s leadership. With the Ashes slipping after three consecutive defeats, the pressure on the coach is mounting Brendon McCullumhis once celebrated philosophy is now questioned by former players and fans alike.
Under fire after England’s poor performance under ‘Bazball’
McCullum’s arrival initially transformed England’s Test side and ushered in an aggressive, fearless brand of cricket that quickly gained global attention. The approach, popularly called “Baseball,” brought early success and new excitement around the team. However, the latest results show that the edge is blunted. England’s inability to consistently challenge Australia has reignited the debate over whether the method has been found at the highest level.
The poor runner also appointed the captain Ben Stokes and the wider management team under the microscope, with critics arguing that tactical rigidity and mental lapses cost England at key moments in the series.
Monty Panesar is calling for the above change
Adding fuel to the debate is the former England spinner Monty Panesar He made it clear that it was time for a coaching change. Speaking in an interaction with KADAK, Panesar argued that England needed a strategist with proven credentials against Australia.
“You have to think, who knows how you’re going to beat Australia? How are you going to exploit their weaknesses mentally, physically and tactically?” Panesar said.
He went back Ravi Shastri as the ideal candidate to take on the role.
“I think Ravi Shastri should be the next England coach” Panesar added.
Why is Ravi Shastri applying as a candidate?
Shastri’s reputation as a coach was built during his successful tenure in India, where he oversaw a period of sustained excellence, particularly in overseas conditions. Under his leadership, India shed their longstanding reputation for inconsistency away from home and became a formidable traveling side.
One of the defining moments of Shastri’s coaching career came when India won Border-Gavaskar Trophy With a depleted squad showing resilience, tactical clarity and strong leadership in Australia. His partnership with then-capt Virat Kohli It was widely accepted as it instilled confidence and aggression in the Indian establishment.
