After almost three Tests of Australian supremacy, prominent broadcaster Piers Morgan has been forced to swallow a hefty slice of humble pie, publicly conceding that England will not reclaim the Ashes urn.
From Bold Prediction to Bitter Reality
Prior to the series commencing, the polarising figure made a characteristically brash declaration. Morgan stated he 'genuinely believed' the touring England side would triumph by a margin of 4-0 or even 5-0, citing what he perceived as superior personnel in the team, captaincy, and management.
This prediction was met with widespread scepticism, given England's well-documented struggles in Test cricket abroad and their failure to win a Test series on Australian soil since the famous victory in January 2011.
A Social Media Climbdown in Adelaide
The reality proved starkly different. As Australia closed in on a victory in Adelaide that would secure a 3-0 lead in the five-match series, Morgan took to social media to express his dismay.
'To say this is not how I hoped, or expected, things to go is the understatement of the millennium,' he posted on X. 'We’ve been battered into supine embarrassing submission by a much better Australian side. Incredibly disappointing.'
This marked a significant retreat from his stance after the second Test in Brisbane on December 8, where, despite an eight-wicket defeat at the Gabba, he defiantly claimed 'Cocky Aussies are gobbing off like they've already won the Ashes... They haven't.' He urged the team to match the 'ferocious intensity' of captain Ben Stokes.
Aussie Fans Serve Up the Taunts
Unsurprisingly, Australian supporters were quick to remind Morgan of his pre-series bravado. One social media user highlighted English 'arrogance', while another pointed out that Australia had achieved its dominance 'not at full strength'.
A third offered a blunt assessment: 'There has been a clear gap in skills, mentality and physical fitness between the two teams.' The online reaction to Morgan's earlier defiance was equally scornful, with critics suggesting England would have to settle for 'moral victories' and labelling his comments as clownish while anticipating a 5-0 whitewash.
Morgan's public concession underscores the comprehensive nature of Australia's performance, leaving England with only pride to play for in the remaining matches of a one-sided series.
