Ben Stokes defends England’s lack of warm-up games ahead of Ashes opener
England captain Ben Stokes defended his team's limited Ashes preparation, stating they've done "everything possible" despite criticism. He cited a "jam-packed schedule" making extended warm-ups difficult, a sentiment echoed by batting coach Marcus Trescothick. However, legends like Ian Botham remain unconvinced about the squad's readiness for Australian conditions.England captain Ben Stokes defended his team’s limited Ashes preparation, stating they’ve done “everything possible” despite criticism. He cited a “jam-packed schedule” making extended warm-ups difficult, a sentiment echoed by batting coach Marcus Trescothick. However, legends like Ian Botham remain unconvinced about the squad’s readiness for Australian conditions.About the Author
