New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has issued a strong warning for England, saying the visitors are staring at a heavy Ashes defeat unless more players show the grit and commitment that Ben Stokes brings to the field. His comments came alongside sharp criticism of Jofra Archer's approach during the 2nd Test at the Gabba.

Hayden took a dig at Archer for arriving at the ground with a pillow tucked under his arm on Saturday, just before Mitchell Starc and Australia's tail forced England to toil in the field for more than half a day. The former opener also questioned Archer's decision to bowl at full pace only once the match was virtually out of England's grasp, something captain Steve Smith too pointed out during th...