England captain Heather Knight remains optimistic despite the challenges ahead after Australia completed an ODI clean sweep in the Women's Ashes 2025.
The 86-run win in Hobart has given the Aussies a 6-0 lead in the multi-series series. To reclaim the Ashes, England must win all three upcoming T20Is and one Test.
“It's going to be difficult,” Knight admitted in a recent interview. But we've been here before. The last Ashes series was 6-0, and we were able to turn things around. We are alive, we are still in it, and we have to keep believing.”
You missed a chance in the Hobart ODI
England produced their best performance of the series in Hobart, at the start reducing Australia to 59 for four. However, he failed in a difficult time with the ball and the ball, which caused the hosts to set a terrible number. Although there was unity in the middle half of their chase, England failed to capitalize.
“We have to be calm,” Knight said. “At a crucial time when the game was on the line, Australia handled it well, where we couldn't use the time and cut any chances.”
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A change of scenery gives hope
England's preparations for the next edition of the Ashes include a focus on player performance.
Kate Crosswho was about to play in Hobart, was rested to avoid back injury. Cross will now focus on training for the Melbourne Test, which starts on January 30, respectively Tammy Beaumont and Ryan MacDonald-Gay. Meanwhile, the rest of the cricketers have shifted their focus to T20Is.
Knight is hopeful of changing the format, seeing T20 cricket as one of England's strengths. “A change of scenery will be good for us,” he said. “T20 cricket is one of our best formats, and a little improvement will do us good.”
With renewed enthusiasm and confidence, England will look to turn their fortunes around in the T20I leg of the series, keeping their hopes of winning the Ashes alive.
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