NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has launched a fierce critique of the current England setup, accusing the side of developing a “cult” mindset and warning that sweeping changes may be unavoidable following another faltering Ashes campaign.

Pressure is mounting on captain Ben Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director of cricket Rob Key as England edge towards defeat in the Sydney Test, a result that would see the series conclude 4-1 in Australia’s favour. England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould has arrived in Sydney, with reports in The Telegraph indicating a formal review of the tour has already begun as the final match unfolds.

The veteran believes that England’s much-lauded Bazball philosophy, while entertaining at times, had fallen short when it mattered most.