
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 into the first Test at Optus Stadium in Perth, starting on Nov. 21, having not played a warm-up game against any Australian opposition.
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