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Stokes Vows to Lead England Back to Glory Despite 4–1 Ashes Loss

By AFP News January 08, 2026 • 14:11 PM View: 664

Ben Stokes vowed Thursday to stay on as England captain and said he believes coach Brendon McCullum will too, while admitting there were "wrongs to put right" after a crushing 4-1 Ashes defeat.

England arrived for their long tour in November confident of a first series win in Australia since 2010-11.

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