What was billed as a bold challenge to Australia’s dominance has unravelled into one of the most chastising tours in recent memory after Ben Stokes and his England side lost the third Ashes Test at Adelaide by 82 runs on Sunday to go 3-0 down in the five Test series and lose the urn in a mere 11 days. The defeat prompted criticism from former England captains, senior journalists and broadcasters alike. From questions over preparation and professionalism to doubts about leadership and ideology, the verdict has been brutal and near-unanimous. Here are some scathing yet honest reactions: “England have had a cockiness about them for three years and the entire cricketing world has wanted to shut them up as a result. This tour has been humbling for them and the ‘RonBall’ T-shirts that the Aussies wore on the Adelaide Oval pitch after winning were the perfect example of that. I don’t think they have been ready for Australia full stop. Scrutiny. It’s your technique, mentality, and you as a person. Any fragility is exposed …