# Bazball Broken: Australia Expose England in the Ashes with Jack Hope (The Cricket Podcast)

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Published: 2026-01-10T11:14:00+00:00
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Australia complete a dominant 4–1 Ashes victory, and Menners is joined by Jack Hope (The Cricket Podcast) for a wide-ranging post-series debrief. From the on-field demolition of Bazball to the off-field cultural questions surrounding England’s preparation, leadership, and discipline, this episode pulls no punches. The pair dig into the Harry Brook nightclub controversy, England’s shallow bowling depth, questionable planning, and whether McCullum and Stokes can survive another Ashes failure. There’s also praise for Australia’s tactical sharpness, Travis Head’s series-defining impact, and a look ahead to what both teams might look like by 2027. (0:55) – Opening reactions: Ashes won 4–1 and the “grave dancing” begins (2:45) – Is Bazball officially dead? Stokes’ post-series admissions (5:30) – England’s meek Ashes performance and failure to win a live Test (6:45) – Harry Brook nightclub incident and England’s off-field culture (11:15) – Why McCullum and Rob Key are under serious pressure (20:00) – England’s bowling depth crisis and selection failures exposed (27:15) – Travis Head, Starc, and Australia’s tactical superiority (34:50) – Looking ahead: Can England bounce back in 2027? Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show. 🛒 Shop now:https://www.chickensaltoftheearth.com/shop/category/Cricket-Unfiltered?c=5469591 🎁 Use Promo Code: CU10 for 10% off your first order! From caps to tees, rep your love of cricket with some top-quality gear. Exactamundo is a video, animation, design and content production company. They produce digital signage, on-screen graphics, sideline animations and videos for sports teams like the Central Coast Marine…

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