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McCullum: England's Over-Training Cost Ashes

McCullum: England's Over-Training Cost Ashes

Update: 2025-12-08
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Englands cricket coach, Brendon McCullum, believes the teams intense training before the Ashes Test match against Australia contributed to their eight-wicket loss. The teams unconventional training methods, including skipping a practice match, have raised questions about their preparation. McCullum suggests that sometimes, being fresh is more important than excessive training. The team is now taking a break before the third Test match, with Captain Ben Stokes emphasizing the need for both physical and mental rest. Stokes also highlights the importance of training smarter, not harder, using the phrase Are you going to train to train or train to dominate?

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McCullum: England's Over-Training Cost Ashes

McCullum: England's Over-Training Cost Ashes