Stokes Bats Away Criticism of England's Ashes Preparations

Stokes bats away criticism of England's Ashes preparations

Captain Ben Stokes denied Wednesday that England were undercooked for the Ashes series against Australia after a chorus of criticism led by legends Ian Botham and Geoffrey Boycott. England's full squad only assembled in Perth last weekend, some coming from a white-ball series in New Zealand where they crashed 3-0, while others arrived in dribs and drabs. They only have one red-ball warm-up game before the opening Test in Perth on November 21 -- …

Ben Stokes Bats Away Criticism Of England's Ashes Preparations

Captain Ben Stokes denied Wednesday that England were undercooked for the Ashes series against Australia after a chorus of criticism led by legends Ian Botham and Geoffrey Boycott.

England Ashes power ranking from Will Jacks to Ben Stokes

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The Ashes 2025: Ben Stokes Hits Back at ‘Has-Been’ Critics Over Ashes Preparation

Ben Stokes (PC: Debasis_Sen) England captain Ben Stokes has hit back at former players who have criticised the team’s preparation for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia. Speaking ahead of their warm-up match against the England Lions in Perth, Stokes said his side will go “balls to the wall” in the three-day game and they are fully ready for the upcoming match. The first Test starts on November 21 inPerth. Former players like Ian Botham, Mic…

Australian National Review - Stokes Defends Bold Ashes Prep as England Chase First Win in Australia Since 2011

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 23: Ben Stokes of England appeals successfully for lbw against Shubman Gill of India during Day One of the 4th Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford on July 23, 2025 in Manchester, England. Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images Captain Ben Stokes has strongly defended England’s unorthodox preparation for the Ashes as they aim to break a 14-year winless run in Australia. England will head i…

Stokes backs Archer, Wood as England's Ashes X-Factor Duo

Captain Ben Stokes brushed off concerns about England's Ashes preparations on Wednesday, saying there was no way the squad could prepare in the same way touring teams of the past had, given the demands of the modern game.