For as long as Ben Stokes is around, Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald admitted this week, you never feel in control. For as long as Ben Stokes is around, England’s Moeen Ali agreed, you always have a chance.
Five down and still 90 runs from victory, though, what about without him? In 2019, the Ashes left Headingley well and truly alive thanks, to quote the famous commentary, to one cricketer. Four years on, they do likewise, with gratitude to a few.
