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Ben Stokes Says Losing Ashes in 11 Days Sucks but Vows England Will Bounce Back

By AFP News December 21, 2025 • 11:54 AM View: 397

Skipper Ben Stokes said Sunday it "sucks" to lose the Ashes inside 11 days but vowed England would bounce back as a more consistent side in the final two Tests in Melbourne and Sydney.

Their capitulation over three Tests is a far cry from the pre-Ashes hype that promised a hard-fought series, with Australia proving better in all departments.

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