The 2025-26 Ashes series arrived with a storm of hype and the bold promises of ‘Bazball’. While the British media whispered of a vulnerable Australian side, the reality on the pitch told a much harsher story.
Before the Brits reached the shore,
“The weakest Aussie team in a decade!” was the roar.
But as the day came near,
Englishmen started to fear.
With strategy confused and players high,
Common sense did not apply.
At Perth the wicket was bouncy,
None of the batters found it fancy.
Two days is all that it took,
For Aussies to go up on book.
The next one was under the light,
But the Poms lost without a fight.
Australia is no place for weak,
Britons got on a losing streak.
The third saw the captain comeback,
But Barmy Army had nothing to playback.
The dream was over in Eleven days,
As “Bazball” lost its praise.
As Englishmen prepared to fail,
Beach and booze did not sail.
Boxing day was a dead rubber,
Crowds came in huge number.
The play was fast and exciting,
As English stopped unpleasant wiping.
The last one went farthest,
But the Ozzies were the sharpest.
Ashes took its toll on skipper,
4-1 was the final number.