Sunil Gavaskar has again criticised England’s batting after their poor showing in the ongoing 2025-26 Ashes series in Australia. You can see England struggle under pressure, with batting collapses costing them matches and the Ashes already slipping out of reach.
England Batters Falter Under Pressure
Sunil Gavaskar said England’s batters have failed to handle Australian conditions. You have watched them throw away wickets through loose shots, thick edges, and mistimed strokes, showing a lack of composure when it matters most.
Ashes Lost After Early Defeats
England have already lost the The Ashes after defeats in the first three Tests. You can trace their downfall to repeated batting failures that left bowlers with little to defend.
Gavaskar Recalls Manchester Test Incident
Gavaskar revisited last year’s Manchester Test against India. You may remember how Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar kept batting after England captain Ben Stokes offered a draw, choosing personal milestones over an early finish.
Jadeja and Sundar Earned Their Hundreds
Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar stayed at the crease and completed their hundreds. Gavaskar said you cannot question that decision because Test centuries come only after hours of hard work.
Tactical Call Was Within the Rules
Gavaskar explained that keeping England’s fielders out longer was a fair tactical move. You know it stayed well within the rules and tested England’s patience and discipline in the field.
Cricket Teaches Harsh Lessons
Gavaskar said cricket often settles scores quickly. You see how unnecessary confidence can return as a lesson when results start going the other way.
Spotlight on England’s “Generational Talent”
Turning to England’s current side, Gavaskar addressed talk of a “generational talent”, clearly pointing to Harry Brook. Despite the hype, you can see the numbers tell a different story so far.
Numbers Do Not Match the Hype
Brook has managed only 232 runs in four Tests, with one fifty. Gavaskar said reputations mean little to you unless they convert into runs on demanding overseas tours.
Responsibility Lies With Senior Batters
Gavaskar said England still have time to end the series on a stronger note and stay in the World Test Championship race. You should expect senior batters to deliver now, not rely on future promise.
Runs Matter More Than Reputation
He concluded by saying tough tours like Australia expose weaknesses quickly. You know that big names count only when they stand up and score runs under pressure.
