Ben Stokes says upcoming Ashes is ‘biggest series’ of his England captaincy

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20 Nov 2025 • 3:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • England captain Ben Stokes has declared the upcoming Ashes series to be the most important of his career.
  • The series, which begins in Perth on Friday, is widely anticipated to define the legacy of the 'Bazball' era.
  • Stokes, along with coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key, acknowledges the immense significance of this particular series.
  • He expressed a strong desire to lead England to an Ashes victory.
  • Despite the pressure, Stokes affirmed his enjoyment and honour in captaining the English cricket team.

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