US EditionBen Stokes Issues Ashes Rallying Call for England to Make History
Ben Stokes returns from injury to lead England as they aim to end a 13-match losing streak in Australia and reclaim the Ashes urn this seven-week series.
- On Wednesday, Ben Stokes, England captain, begins the series in Perth this Friday before a sell-out 60,000 crowd, saying, `Everyone in the world, everyone in Australia, everyone in England knows how big this series is.`
- With recent history in mind, England cricket team have not won a match on their past three tours, losing 13 times and drawing twice; only five post-war captains, including Sir Andrew Strauss and Ray Illingworth, have won away.
- Recovering from a grade‑three right shoulder muscle tear, Ben Stokes has not played since the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford and recently signed a two‑year central contract.
- Team announcements show England named a 12‑man squad including Shoaib Bashir while Australia may be without Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, opening spots for Brendan Doggett and Jake Weatherald.
- Over the next seven weeks—a huge two‑and‑a‑half months—Ben Stokes aims to join the 'lucky few' to win away and be only the second since Ray Illingworth to reclaim the urn, marking his first five‑match series win in four attempts.
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England desperate to end Ashes drought in Australia
In a thrilling showdown down under, England seeks to overcome a 13-year Ashes loss in Australia with the dynamic Ben Stokes steering the ship. Though Australia typically reigns supreme at home, injuries to star bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood open a door for the visitors.
McCullum warns Aussies England star is 'absolutely flying' ahead of The Ashes
Brendon McCullum says his captain is ready to make a big impact in Australia (Picture: Getty Images) Coach Brendon McCullum is expecting big things from England captain Ben Stokes in The Ashes this winter, warning the Australians that the all-rounder is ‘absolutely flying’ ahead of the series. The highly-anticipated Test series gets underway on Friday in Perth, with England trying to win Down Under for the first time since 2010/11. The home team…
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