Ben Stokes hopes ‘good vibes’ can propel England to series-deciding win
2 months ago

Ben Stokes hopes ‘good vibes’ can propel England to series-deciding win

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Sign 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 Ben Stokes hopes a late injection of “good vibes” helps England to throw off the shackles and wrap up their series-decider against Pakistan. We just tried to change it up.” open image in gallery Ben Stokes bats during a relaxed six-hitting session Stokes, meanwhile, came up short in a one-on-one contest with head coach Brendon McCullum, the man he replaced as Test cricket’s record six-hitter. There's not many teams that go there and dominate, so I think it's a big mountain to climb Jason Gillespie “In my time in cricket, I’m not sure if I’ve seen a more relaxed, happy environment from an England squad,” he said. Everyone will assume Australia will come out on top and that probably works in England’s favour because they can just go out there and play and be positive and try to ruffle a few feathers.”

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