England captain Ben Stokes said the mental well-being of his players would take precedence over results as his side prepare for the final two Tests of a chastening Ashes series against Australia.
England arrive in Melbourne trailing 3-0 after Australia’s 82-run victory in Adelaide sealed an unassailable lead and retained the urn, but the fallout since Sunday has extended well beyond the boundary rope.
Reports of players adopting a “stag party” mentality during a mid-series trip to the Queensland resort of Noosa have intensified scrutiny on a squad already under fire for its on-field performances.
With England director of cr
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