Updated On: 23 December, 2025 08:30 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Former Oz pacer Glenn McGrath says England’s struggles Down Under are not due to lack of talent, but mindset; urges them to adapt and embrace Boxing Day challenge at MCG in front of nearly 1,00,000 spectators

England skipper Ben Stokes (third from left) leads his team off the field on Day One of the third Test in Adelaide last week. Pic/Getty Images
Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath questioned England’s approach after the visitors were handed defeat in the third Test of the Ashes series as hosts Australia on Sunday claimed the series 3-0 and retained the Ashes. Australia stormed to an 82-run victory in the Adelaide Test, sealing the series after winning their third consecutive Test of the campaign.
McGrath believes there was no lack in quality of the England players; rather, it’s the mentality that is putting them down. The Australian great labelled captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root as the greatest of their generation, but noted that they are yet to win a Test match in Australia.