Nasser & Athers GRILL Rob Key following England's Ashes defeat | Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

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Year2025

Duration46m

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► Subscribe to Sky Sports Cricket: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSkyCricket ► Watch Sky Sports: https://bit.ly/BuySkySports England's managing director of men's cricket, Rob Key joins Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton to discuss England's Ashes defeat in Australia. They chat about what went wrong for England, whether their preparation for the tour should have been different and about the criticism of their trip to Noosa after the 2nd Test. Plus, Key gives his opinion on his future, and those of head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. 0:00 - Rob Key sums up the tour from his perspective 2:55 - How did England not get preparation right? 8:30 - Too much change at the ECB? 10:30 - is Key happy with the squad that was selected. 15:00 - Key backs McCullum as head coach 19:30 - Key denies 'drinking culture' within the group 22:30 - England have been playing "dumb" cricket 26:05 - No fielding coach with the team. 29:15 - Left-field selections. 34:00 - Did England change batting style? 35:45 - Has Stokes changed the way he wants his side to play? 38:00 - Did England take this seriously? 44:45 - Will the work of last 4 years will be ripped up if England don't get positive results in last two Tests? Western Australia offers unforgettable experiences, from relaxing on Perth’s sunny beaches to swimming alongside whale sharks and turtles at Ningaloo Reef, meeting adorable quokkas on Rottnest Island, and marvelling at pink lakes or red-rock cliffs. Whether it's unique wildlife encounters, scenic road trips or exceptional food and wine, Western Australia has something for everyone. Plan your trip with a Flight Centre Travel Expert today at https://bit.ly/WAFlightCentre #cricket #ashes #englandcricket ► Cricket highlights: https://bit.ly/SkyCricketHighlights ► Sky Sports Cricket Podcast: https://bit.ly/SkySportsCricketPodcast ► Cricket masterclasses: https://bit.ly/SkyCricketMasterclass More from Sky Sports on YouTube: ► Sky Sports: http://bit.ly/SkySportsSub ► Sky Sports Boxing: http://bit.ly/SSBoxingSub