Stokes expressed his frustration on Instagram stories in response to a post discussing the schedule. \"Shame is an understatement. Shambolic would be more appropriate. Great win though,\" wrote Stokes, as he commented in reference to England's victory by an innings and 103 runs over Pakistan at Leeds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had revealed that next year\u2019s Ashes will take place in Trent Bridge, Lord's, Edgbaston, Rose Bowl, and the Oval. The allocation meant both Headingley and Old Trafford Stadium were omitted from the schedule.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Newly appointed Test captain Joe Root previously called the omission of northern venues a \u2018shame,\u2019 pointing to England's strong record at the ground, where they have won seven consecutive Tests. Both Headingley and Old Trafford are scheduled to host Ashes Tests in 2031, but the exclusion in 2027 has left many frustrated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had revealed that next year\u2019s Ashes will take place in Trent Bridge, Lord's, Edgbaston, Rose Bowl, and the Oval. The allocation meant both Headingley and Old Trafford Stadium were omitted from the schedule.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Whether that's here at Headingley or whether it's at Old Trafford, that's a point for the bean counters to decide, or whoever's turn that might be. I find it extraordinary that there'll be no Ashes cricket up in the north of England beyond Trent Bridge next year. It's bizarre,\" he had said to Sky Sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n