Adelaide, Australia, Dec 21, 2025 (AFP) - 'It sucks': Stokes vows England will bounce back after losing Ashes

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2025-12-21

Skipper Ben Stokes said Sunday it "sucks" to lose the Ashes inside 11 days but vowed England would bounce back as a more consistent side in the final two Tests in Melbourne and Sydney. Their capitulation over three Tests is a far cry from the pre-Ashes hype that promised a hard-fought series, with Australia proving better in all departments. Stokes admitted as much, but said defeat hurt nevertheless. "We came here with a goal in mind and we've no......

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