
Ben Stokes: Australia expecting England all-rounder to play in the Ashes
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia spin bowler Nathan Lyon expects Ben Stokes to play some part in the upcoming Ashes series Down Under, as speculation continues over the England all-rounder’s participation. He’s an X-factor, a game changer, and you want to play against these sort of players.” England fast bowler Mark Wood said last week that England players have not talked about Stokes making a potential comeback for the Ashes tour. Australia retained the Ashes when the teams last met in 2019 in England after a 2-2 series draw.
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