Wasim Jaffer playfully trolled Michael Vaughan after England's dismal batting performance against South Africa in the first ODI, where they were bowled out for a mere 131. Jaffer humorously pointed out England's eighth position in the ICC ODI rankings, suggesting the ICC should investigate, continuing their long-standing banter. Read more on TOI
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iation in the Ashes series The Ashes series has always been one of the most anticipated and fiercely contested cricket rivalries in the world. However, the 2025 Ashes series between England and Australia has been nothing short of a humiliation for the English team. From the very beginning of the series, it was clear that England was outmatched and outplayed by the Australian team. The Australian bowlers consistently tore through the English batting line-up, taking wickets at regular intervals and never allowing the English batsmen to settle in and build partnerships. The English batsmen struggled to cope with the pace and swing of the Australian bowlers, and their lack of form and confidence was evident in their performances. On the other hand, the Australian batsmen were in sublime form, with the likes of Steve Smith, David Warner, and Marnus Labuschagne scoring runs for fun and putting the English bowlers to the sword. The English bowlers looked toothless and lacked the penetration to trouble the Australian batsmen, who scored runs at a brisk rate and put the English team under immense pressure. The fielding of the English team was also below par, with dropped catches and misfields costing them dearly. The Australian fielders, on the other hand, were sharp and alert, taking every opportunity that came their way and putting additional pressure on the struggling English team. As the series progressed, the gap between the two teams only widened, with Australia dominating every aspect of the game and winning the series comprehensively. The English team looked demoralized and deflated, with their confidence shattered and their pride dented. The 2025 Ashes series will go down as one of the darkest chapters in English cricket history, a period of humiliation and embarrassment that will take a long time to recover from. The English team will need to regroup and rebuild, addressing their weaknesses and finding ways to compete with the top teams in the world once again. As for Australia, they will savor their victory and bask in the glory of their dominant performance. They have once again asserted their dominance in world cricket and shown why they are one of the best teams in the world. The 2025 Ashes series may have been a humbling experience for England, but it will serve as a wake-up call for them to work harder and strive for excellence in the future. Only time will tell if they can bounce back from this humiliation and reclaim their pride on the cricket field.