Boycott Slams 'Overpaid' England Stars After Ashes Humiliation

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News18•21-12-2025, 16:42
Boycott Slams 'Overpaid' England Stars After Ashes Humiliation
- •England legend Geoffrey Boycott labels several first-team players a 'waste of money' after 3-0 Ashes loss.
- •He specifically criticized Mark Wood, Ollie Pope, Jofra Archer, and Zak Crawley for underperformance and injuries.
- •Boycott advocates for merit-based selection, more competitive county cricket, and prioritizing domestic games over commercial interests.
- •He suggests scrapping central contracts or restructuring them with lower basic pay and higher appearance fees/bonuses.
- •The former captain states current methods haven't won anything in three years, demanding a tougher approach.
Why It Matters: England legend Geoffrey Boycott demands accountability from 'overpaid' players after Ashes defeat.
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