Project Ashes Ep 2: When it all goes wrong

Published: Nov. 19, 2021, 1:05 a.m.

For the last 12 months, Jonathan Agnew has been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the England men\u2019s cricket team\u2019s planning to win back the Ashes. Throughout the year, Aggers has spoken to key players, including Joe Root, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson and many more, but also those names who are less familiar, but still play crucial roles \u2013 the tour planners, the nutritionists, the fitness teams.

In Episode One, we looked at England\u2019s meticulous planning. But, as we\u2019ve seen over the past twelve months, things don\u2019t always go to plan. Injuries to key players, an entire team having to self-isolate, and a bowler whose social media past comes to light during his Test debut\u2026 it\u2019s been another bumpy ride for English cricket.