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Ben Stokes Will Be Battle-Ready For Ashes, Says England Chief Rob Key

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Ben Stokes Will Be Battle-Ready For Ashes, Says England Chief Rob Key

By AFP News September 24, 2025 • 21:56 PM View: 818

England cricket supremo Rob Key says captain Ben Stokes will be ready for the heat of the Ashes battle in Australia despite a lack of action following a shoulder injury. Talismanic all-rounder Stokes has not played any cricket since July, missing the final Test against India at the Oval, which the tourists won to level the series at 2-2.

But the 34-year-old was this week named to lead the squad for the five Tests against arch-rivals Australia, starting in Perth on November 21.

TAGS Ben Stokes Ashes Series England Cricket Team Rob Key

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