Hi there! Welcome to Episode 287 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, Janani joins us to break down the Women's Ashes 2025, dissecting England’s struggles and Australia’s dominance across all formats. 

From England's selection challenges and Heather Knight's leadership to Australia’s commanding performances– we analyze each ODI and T20I match, including the crushing Test defeat. 

We discuss Jon Lewis’ coaching impact, ‘cultural’ shifts, and England’s fundamental issues, while also acknowledging Australia’s strengths and areas for growth. Tune in for an insightful, no-holds-barred look at this Ashes series and where both teams go from here.

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