Boycott, Botham, Atherton slam McCullum's 'overpreparation' Gabba loss excuse.

• England coach Brendon McCullum blamed "overpreparation" for the team's Gabba Test defeat, putting them 2-0 down in the Ashes 2025.
• Former England legends Ian Botham, Michael Atherton, and Geoffrey Boycott criticized McCullum's excuse and the team's lack of preparation.
• Botham slammed England's decision to skip a practice match, suggesting fans should demand a refund due to the team's unpreparedness.
• Atherton stated England failed to give themselves the "best chance" to perform, while Boycott criticized the team's inability to learn from mistakes.

Why It Matters: England cricket's leadership faces scrutiny over controversial defeat explanations.