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Ben Stokes says upcoming Ashes is ‘biggest series’ of his England captaincy

Ben Stokes will lead England in Australia this winter (Robbie Stephenson/PA) — Ben Stokes will lead England in Australia this winter (Robbie Stephenson/PA) (PA Wire)

England captain Ben Stokes has declared the upcoming Ashes series to be the most important of his career.
The series, which begins in Perth on Friday, is widely anticipated to define the legacy of the 'Bazball' era.
Stokes, along with coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key, acknowledges the immense significance of this particular series.
He expressed a strong desire to lead England to an Ashes victory.
Despite the pressure, Stokes affirmed his enjoyment and honour in captaining the English cricket team.

Ben Stokes calls upcoming Ashes ‘biggest series’ of his England captaincy — In full