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Ben Stokes was left in agony of day four of the second Ashes Test after being hit in the unmentionables TWICE. The captain was trying to save the game for England after two shambolic days left the
In the second Test match of the Ashes series, England suffered a loss by eight wickets against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. Speaking after the loss, England skipper Ben Stokes said that Australia is not for the weak men,
Stokes also provided an interesting response to controversial comments made by England’s coach Brendon McCullum who essentially said that the visitors trained too hard in the lead up to the second Test. “Leading into this Test match, I actually felt like we over-prepared, to be honest,” McCullum told the Seven Network.
England's captain Ben Stokes acknowledges a lack of mental resilience during high-pressure situations against Australia.
Ben Stokes has delivered a scathing review of his side's performance in the second Test after coach Brendon McCullum left fans stunned with his comments about England's preparation following the defeat.
BBC Test Match Special commentator Jonathan Agnew, speaking about his interview with Ben Stokes: "After Perth he was really angry. "Today he was more considered, more controlled reflection. I think he has some players in his sights. He was talking about why there are key moments Australia win them.
Ben Stokes was in considerable pain on Day 4 of the AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Ashes Test in Brisbane. The England captain had put on rearguard action with Will Jacks to ensure the visitors did not crumble like they did in the first Test. However, it was anything but easy, with Stokes having to pay a great personal price.
England skipper Ben Stokes suffered a painful moment as the visitors struggled to mount a comeback against Australia in the second Ashes Test. England concluded their second innings at 241 all out.