It could be last orders for "Bazball" after English cricket authorities launched an investigation into a "nightclub incident" involving captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson.
Both face being dropped for the next Test after breaching team protocols after the win over New Zealand.
It is being reported that Stokes is also considering quitting as skipper.
The revelations are a grievous blow to a team seeking to reset their image and relationship with fans after being dogged by allegations of a drinking culture and "lad's holiday" approach during the Ashes debacle.
Victory over the Kiwis at Lord's on Sunday, in the first Test since the 4-1 Ashes thrashing, was the first step to redemption, but it appears the celebration of that success could undo any positivity.