England ‘flat’ as Crawley admits Australia a better side cricket View(s): View(s):Adelaide, Australia, AFP: Opener Zak Crawley said the mood in the England dressing room was “flat” on Saturday as they stared down the barrel of losing the Ashes within three Tests, admitting Australia were the better side. “They’re just flat,” said Crawley, who hit a composed 85, of his teammates. It’s an uphill battle from here, but the boys are going to give it a good crack tomorrow, he added. Crawley said while he was at the crease he always believed England had a chance. Crawley admitted England had been outplayed by a better side.

Source: Sunday Times December 20, 2025 20:22 UTC