India, Dec. 11 -- England head coach Brendon McCullum finds himself under the spotlight as England stumble through a difficult Ashes campaign. Back-to-back defeats to Australia have exposed gaps in both planning and execution, leaving the team far from the standards they set for themselves. The high-risk 'Bazball' approach, once hailed for its fearless batting, has been criticised for lacking substance against a disciplined Australian attack. What looked daring last year now appears predictable and fragile under pressure.

Meanwhile, former Australian spinner Steve O'Keefe offered a measured defence of Brendon McCullum amid rising criticism, urging fans to look beyond emotion and focus on results. As pressure mounts after England's poor A...