Stokes’ strategy for the Ashes: Aggressive batting and stormy bowling
England Test captain and Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ben Stokes wants to stick to his strategy of aggressive batting during this year’s Ashes series by resorting to stormy bowling in conditions conducive to fast bowling. England, under their new coach Brendon McCullum, adopted an aggressive batting strategy in the Test matches, which yielded positive results, winning 10 out of 12 matches.
Sticking to his strategy with the bat, Stokes said he wanted to create a new threat for Australia in the Ashes series starting in June by unleashing an army of fast bowlers. Stokes told Sky Sports, “If I wanted, I could have chosen a 20-man team. I have asked the medical team to provide me eight bowlers for selection. The matches are going to be very close this year, so I want us to have the right resources for each and every match. Lee is
The five-match series begins on June 16 at Edgbaston. England had lost 0-4 in the previous series under Joe Root. Stokes said, “We are lucky that we have a good group of players to choose from. I know what playing XI I want to field.” Ready to take the tough test.
