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Ben Stokes dismisses criticism of Ashes preparations from 'has-beens'

England have scheduled just one tour game in preparation for the first Test

Evening Standard

Australia star ruled out of first Ashes Test but Josh Hazlewood cleared to play after injury scare

The uncapped Brendan Doggett would be next in line should further reinforcements be required

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes hits back at England ‘has-beens’ over criticism of Ashes preparations

Captain hits out at criticism of preparation from ‘has-beens’ and says a packed cricket schedule means Ashes warmup matches are not simple

The Guardian - AU

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Ben Stokes hits back at ‘has-beens’ Ian Botham and Michael Vaughan after Ashes criticism

Lord Botham and Michael Vaughan have been among those to question England’s light Ashes warm-up schedule ahead of the Ashes opener

The Independent UK

Stokes defends Ashes prep amid 'jam-packed' schedule

Amid criticism from Ashes greats about England's preparation, captain Ben Stokes believes his team is ideally placed to face Australia.

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The Independent UK

Ollie Pope poised to stay at No 3 as England focus on continuity for Ashes

Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick ‘presumes’ Surrey batter will keep place before tourists’ solitary warm-up date

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Ben Stokes in ‘beast mode’ for Ashes after injury setback, claims England star

Ben Duckett is full of admiration for the way England captain Ben Stokes is preparing for the Ashes after injuring his shoulder in the summer

The Independent UK

England touch down in Perth but sleepy Lilac Hill is an unlikely Ashes starting point

England’s Test team have now all arrived in Australia, but with 11 days to go until battle commences their preparation seems a little underwhelming

The Guardian - UK

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The Ashes: Armchair guide to this winter’s series

England head Down Under looking to reclaim the urn, starting on November 21 in Perth.

The Independent UK

Ashes winner drops verdict on how Ben Stokes will respond to Australian media criticism

Ben Stokes has been targeted by the Australian media, but his former team-mate believes that could prove to be a mistake

The Independent UK

Steven Finn says one thing will fire up captain Ben Stokes ahead of Ashes

England skipper Stokes was branded “Cocky Captain Complainer” by an Australian newspaper upon his arrival Down Under.

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The Independent UK

Australia v England: Player-by-player guide to Ashes squads — and our combined XI

England are hoping to win a Test on Australian soil for the first time since 2011 as they face their fiercest rivals

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes branded ‘Cocky Captain Complainer’ by Australian media as he arrives for Ashes showdown

Ben Stokes has been targeted by the Australian media with just over two weeks until the Ashes gets underway

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The Independent UK

Welcome to Australia – media hit out at Ben Stokes on his arrival for the Ashes

The build-up has begun in earnest to the first Test in Perth later this month.

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Ben Stokes commits future to England Test team ahead of Ashes

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