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Why Stokes’ England repeated — and reversed — the same tactical mistake two Ashes series in a row
Why Stokes’ England repeated — and reversed — the same tactical mistake two Ashes series in a row
The Ashes has always been a stage where small decisions shape enormous outcomes. But across three different series — 2017, 2023, and now 2025 — a clear pattern has emerged: **
Australia learn. England don’t.** And nothing illustrates that better than England’s failure to exploit the pink-ball window at the Gabba this week — a failure that mirrors, and in many ways reverses, the infamous Day 1 declaration at Edgbaston two years ago. ________________________________________
2023 Edgbaston — The Over-Aggressive Mistake
England began the 2023 Ashes with pure Bazball theatre. Flat pitch. Root in complete command. Australia unable to dismiss him. The perfect moment to keep piling on pressure.
Australia vs England, 2nd Test (Day/Night) at The Gabba, Brisbane, The Ashes:
When to Declare and When to bat on for Ben Stokes
The Pink-Ball Window England Still Don’t Understand
