Former England captain Michael Vaughan has questioned the popularity of Pat Cummins and his teammates on home soil, while England’s team boss defended the Bazballers’ preparation ahead of a mouth-watering Ashes series.

England are yet to touch down in Australia ahead of the Ashes opener in Perth on November 21, but Vaughan – the man who delivered a breakthrough series victory as captain in 2005 – said cracks could emerge between the Australian public and the Test team should the tourists prevail in the first Test.

Limited preparation: Ben Stokes and his England team will have only the one three-day match – against England A – before the first Ashes Test. Credit: AP

“I think the Aussie public really admire England’s style of play,” Vaughan said at a promotional event in London on Fri

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