The Ashes 2025

[Rita_Poon]

wants empathy

The Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes says this is toughest time as England captain amid drinking reports

Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.

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would probably drop it.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Why would you pick Potts in your squad and not use him in these conditions

Another totally bizarre selection. I dont think they know what they are doing

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

I eagerly look forward to the complaints in here in the morning

 

[McBain]

What a set of pipes on that fella.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Ah, it starts on boxing day which is christmas day. good stuff.

England win toss and choose to field. There'll be no wofts today.

 

[McBain]

Bethel is bringing sexy back

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

More tennis ball bounce in this wicket than in my backyard match.

 

[Rita_Poon]

extras leading already.

 

[maccavennie]

Get your line and length right Carse.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Doesn't know his Carse from his elbow.

 

[wellillwill]

extras leading already.

Carse : hold my poor bowling

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

I do like Atkinson. Much more than Carse.

 

[maccavennie]

Well done Gus

 

[Rita_Poon]

No Head of steam there then.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Carse has no control over his lengths