Strap yourselves in. Because Ben Stokes is out to create a Test team that plays and thinks like he does.
And for anyone who has seen Stokes in full flow in the Test arena, this promises to be a thrilling and potentially successful prospect. Unfortunately for Stokes, his ability as a cricketer is pretty hard to find, but his selfless approach - the one that had no burning desire to be captain - is what he wants to see replicated by a group of players that puts the team’s needs way above their own.
“I want everybody to be selfless in the decisions they make,” said Stokes. “And make sure every decision they make in a match is with the intention to win the game for England. “It’s always been my main goal playing for England to think about what I need to do to win this game when I have the responsibility on my shoulders, whatever stage of the game it is. “That’s always been my main priority. Personal milestones and individual performances have never been at the top of my priority list.
