Booze, beach, beaten – how England lost the Ashes

The article highlights England's cricket tour failures due to missed opportunities and poor decision-making. Issues such as player injuries, lack of strategic planning, and unclear coaching roles have plagued the team. Headed to Australia, they lacked a genuine opener, faced pace bowler injuries, and failed to provide adequate replacements. The squad selection process was marred by delays and missteps, with key decisions being made without proper communication or player input.