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Sir Geoffrey Boycott urges England to find motivation from Bangladesh's win

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Sir Geoffrey Boycott urges England to find motivation from Bangladesh's win
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Sir Geoffrey Boycott expressed confidence in England's ability to defeat Australia in the 2027 Ashes, suggesting they draw inspiration from Bangladesh's recent nine-wicket win over Australia. This victory marks Bangladesh's first win against Australia in a home Test, raising questions about the Australian team's form. Boycott, reflecting on England's 4-1 loss in the last Ashes, believes that the recent triumph of Bangladesh demonstrates that Australia can be beaten, providing a motivational boost ahead of the upcoming Ashes series next year.

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  • •Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in Darwin.
  • •This was Bangladesh's first victory over Australia in a home Test match.
  • •Boycott criticized England's performance in the last Ashes series.
  • •The 2027 Ashes series will take place on British soil.
  • •Boycott believes England should be inspired by Bangladesh's achievement.
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  • 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — 'Should beat them next year': Sir Geoffrey Boycott calls for England to seek inspirtation from Bangladesh's win in Australia
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Sir Geoffrey Boycott believes England can take inspiration from Bangladesh's historic Test series win in Australia.

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