Stokes missed the fifth Test against India at The Oval after sustaining a shoulder injury in at Old Trafford, having sent down 129 overs in seven innings.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has voiced significant concerns for Ben Stokes ’ side, predicting Australia will only grow stronger as preparations intensify for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Jacks took a stunning catch to dismiss Steve Smith but England dropped a host of other chances as Australia pulled ahead in Brisbane.

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England legends Geoff Boycott and Michael Vaughan described the England side as brainless after seeing them throw away a position of strength. It largely comes down to the BazBall style England have stuck to unwaveringly since Brendan McCullum took over as coach in 2022. And Stokes says they're unlikely to move away from it.

PERTH — With the shock of England’s remarkable implosion in Perth still palpable, there are big problems for head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes to solve before the start of next week’s second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Lord Botham and Michael Vaughan have been among those to question England’s light Ashes warm-up schedule ahead of the Ashes opener

England's decision to resist the temptation to declare late on day one of the second Ashes Test proved to be a masterstroke, despite criticism from the likes of Aussie cricket great David Warner. And it showed that Ben Stokes' men have learnt their lesson after an infamous day one declaration during the 2023 Ashes series,

Three tourists released to Lions squad for game against the Prime Minister's XI, while Australia monitor fitness of Khawaja and Hazlewood