India, Dec. 8 -- Former England cricketers and the media have slammed the Ben Stokes-led side after their abysmal eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Having already lost the opener in Perth, England now trail 0-2 and are staring at the prospect of an Ashes whitewash.

Australia were made to wait on Day 4 as the last recognised pair of Stokes and Will Jacks turned the overnight deficit into a lead. But once the partnership was broken, England collapsed quickly, leaving Australia a target of just 65. The Steve Smith-led side chased it down with ease in the final session to take an ominous 2-0 lead in the series.

Despite the loss not being as brutal as the one in Perth, reactions across England have been ...