England opener Ben Duckett is hoping for a "niggly" Ashes series this summer, having vowed to continue his attacking approach against an Australian bowling attack he rates as the best in the world.
Since being recalled by England after a six-year absence from the Test team, Duckett has flourished playing the new 'Bazball' style of cricket encouraged by Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
In five Tests against Pakistan and New Zealand, Duckett has struck 508 runs at an average of 56.44 and a strike-rate of 95.48. And with Stokes revealing he has asked groundstaff to prepare "fast, flat wickets" for the Ashes, Duckett will be hoping he can enjoy similar success this summer.
