London, Jan 2, 2026 (AFP) - Stokes urges England to stick with McCullum despite Ashes defeat

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2026-01-02

Ben Stokes has urged England chiefs to keep faith with "Bazball" architect Brendon McCullum despite a stinging Ashes defeat in Australia. The five-match series was billed as the ultimate test for the regime of captain Stokes and head coach McCullum, who joined forces in 2022, promoting an ultra-attacking brand of cricket. England arrived in Australia with high hopes but went 3-0 down after just 11 days of cricket before ending their 15-year winle......

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