In a crushing blow to English cricket fans, England faced a devastating defeat in the Ashes series against Australia. The team, led by captain Joe Root, faltered against the formidable Australian side, losing by an innings and 14 runs in the second Test in Adelaide.

England's hopes were raised when they dismissed Australia for 473 on the second day of play. However, their batting line-up failed to deliver, with only Ben Stokes and Dawid Malan putting up any significant resistance. England was eventually bowled out for 236 and 244, failing to reach the 274 needed to make Australia bat again.

Speaking after the defeat, captain Joe Root admitted that his team had been outplayed by Australia and vowed to bounce back in the remaining matches of the series. "We need to learn from this defeat and come back stronger in the next Test," Root said.

England's defeat in the Ashes has left fans disappointed and frustrated, with many questioning the team's ability to compete against the world's best. As the series moves to Perth for the third Test, England will need to regroup and find a way to turn their fortunes around if they hope to salvage their pride in the competition.