BEN STOKES
England captain Ben Stokes accepts criticism but pushes back on 'arrogant' talk
England captain Ben Stokes has come out and said he will accept criticism for his team's performance in the first Ashes Test but has pushed back at jibes that the tourists are "arrogant".
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England ‘shellshocked' after chastening defeat in first Ashes Test
England captain Ben Stokes admitted his side were left "shellshocked" after Travis Head's blistering century powered Australia to an eight-wicket victory inside two days in the opening Ashes Test in Perth.
England and Australia share 19 wickets on pulsating first day of the Ashes
Mitchell Starc took seven wickets but Ben Stokes replied with five of his own as England and Australia slugged out a 19-wicket opening day in the first Ashes Test in Perth.
England's Ben Stokes relishes 'biggest series' of his captaincy ahead of Ashes opener
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has labelled the upcoming Ashes series against Australia as the 'biggest series' of his tenure as Three Lions skipper.
Michael Vaughan admits England 'panicked' on the final day against India
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticised England's performance on the final day of the fifth Test against India, claiming the team "panicked" without Ben Stokes.
England captain Ben Stokes downplays injury concerns ahead of Oval showdown
Ben Stokes says he is ready to push through the pain barrier once more as England prepare for a decisive fifth Test against India at The Oval.
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