Cricket

Stokes reveals England will not change tactics ahead of Ashes

 

England’s Ben Stokes has said that his team will stick to their attacking approach when they face Australia in the Ashes series this summer. Stokes, who is the England captain, and coach Brendon McCullum have led the team to ten wins in 12 Test matches, playing with a bold and fearless style of cricket. This approach includes trying to force a result even if it risks defeat, something that will continue against Australia.

Stokes stated, “I am not going to change anything just because it’s the Ashes. Every single game that I play in this Ashes is going to be to force a result, and that doesn’t matter what the score is, what the situation is. It won’t change. That wouldn’t be being true to myself.”

The Test skipper also said that he has asked the five Test venues to produce “fast, flat wickets” that will suit England’s batters, who play aggressively and look to score as quickly as possible to put pressure on the opposition.

“We have been clear with the ground staff around the country about what we want, and they have been really good,” said the Durham all-rounder. “We want fast, flat wickets because we want to score quickly and bring their guys into the game too.”

The 31-year-old also added that the attacking approach extends to the bowlers as well, with veteran pace duo Stuart Broad and James Anderson buying into the philosophy. Stokes said, “Having those two, who are so skillful and have taken so many wickets between them, they now have that mentality, and it will do good for us going forward if Australia do start taking the attack back on us.”

He acknowledged that the Ashes is where everything “ramps up a bit,” from pressure to exposure, but they will stick to what they do. He said, “Every player knows that the Ashes is where everything just ramps up a bit, from pressure to exposure, but we’ll stick to what we do.”

Stokes is confident that he and the senior players will make sure that external pressure does not creep into the dressing room.

Leon Osamor 

 

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Champions League, World Cup and many more.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

NBA: Warriors’ De’Anthony Melton to Miss Season with Knee Surgery

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn… Read More

November 21, 2024

Juan Mata Becomes First Active International Footballer to Join MLS Ownership with San Diego FC

World Cup-winning Spanish footballer Juan Mata has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s… Read More

November 21, 2024

Millot may join PSG as French champions react to Yamal link

Since joining VfB Stuttgart from AS Monaco at a young age, Enzo Millot has thrived… Read More

November 21, 2024

Top three talking points for Premier League’s return

With the final international break of 2024 done and dusted, league football can resume across… Read More

November 21, 2024

PGA Tour introduces new changes ahead for 2026

The PGA Tour has announced significant changes to its eligibility criteria and tournament structures, set… Read More

November 21, 2024

Barcelona to endure lengthy Yamal absence

Spanish La Liga club Barcelona may have to endure a lengthy absence for Spanish winger… Read More

November 21, 2024