- England managing director Rob Key has warned players to be "smart" and avoid "stupid things" during the upcoming Ashes tour in Australia.
- Key emphasised that the 16-strong squad, led by Ben Stokes, will face intense scrutiny and will not be anonymous once they arrive in November.
- The team's primary objective is to reclaim the Ashes urn, which England last won in 2015.
- Drawing on his own experience from the 2002-03 tour, Key highlighted how local media can quickly pick up on any missteps, citing an example of a dropped catch being reported.
- He underscored the significant public interest in the series, describing it as potentially "one of the best of all time" and compelling viewing.
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