English test: Cricket News & Match Updates

Stokes will lead England in the five-game Ashes series, which begins at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 21, and Duckett has wished for the all-rounder to remain fit throughout the five games, calling him ‘crucial’ for the team.

“I can only say we've been out here for a few days and he's been in beast mode. He has been running, bowling two spells, batting for two hours. The way he trains and stuff these days is something that I've never seen before. He's obviously probably the most important man on this side when he's bowling. So hopefully he stays fit for all five tests and he's bowling in all of them because he's crucial for us,” Duckett told the Willow Talk podcast.   Read More...