“We’ve Been Very Clear…”: Ben Stokes Reveals His Ashes ‘Pitch’ Plans Cricket News

captain of england Ben Stokes Australia has warned that it has sought “fast, flat wickets” to attack the Ashes holders later this year. Stokes is hoping to lead England to their first Test series win over Australia since 2015 and believes pitch conditions will be crucial. The all-rounder wants the groundsmen at Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford, Headingley and The Oval – the five venues hosting Ashes Tests – to produce the kind of quick pitches that allow England to use an aggressive game-plan with He has deployed. Big success after taking over as captain.

“We have been very clear with the England ground staff about the type of wickets we want and they have been very sensitive to us, which is good,” Stokes said on Sky Sports on Tuesday.

“We want fast, flat wickets. We want to go out there and score quickly. I’m smiling because I’m looking forward to it.”

“There’s no point in changing just because we’re coming into an Ashes series. Every player knows the Ashes is where everything escalates a little bit – pressure, risk, all kinds of things – but what we do is Will stick to that.” ,

Stokes has often spoken about his willingness to lose in search of victory.

He pushed that philosophy to the brink against New Zealand in February when England lost the series decider in Wellington by one run, declaring their first innings and enforcing the follow-on.

A draw would have settled the series in England’s favor but Stokes said he would not be satisfied with a stalemate, even if the Ashes were on the line.

“Hold me to this. Every game I play this summer will be one that produces results,” he said.

“I’m not going to change anything just because it’s the Ashes. I’m not going to change anything or any situation, because then I’m going to be very proud of myself and what I’ve done over the past year. I’m not honest.”

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