INTERVIEW | Ben Stokes press conference ahead of first Ashes Test

Ben Stokes has declared himself fit to bowl in The Ashes and reiterated that England will not adapt their swashbuckling style, saying the only thing that has changed is the occasion.

England's aggressive brand of cricket has produced 11 wins in 13 Tests and generated real optimism among fans that the side can beat Australia in a Test series for the first time since 2015.

[richardchadwick]

Come on England, let's have it ...

[thatsbollox]

"true to myself...as a person"
Thanx for that Ben. I was a tad confused before you explained it.

[emmitttraynor]

The question if he's going to give less then 100% during any test match was absolutely wild lmao

[markcollins]

With stokes as our captain
We"ll bring the urn home.

[Jack-qvru]

Would love us to win the toss bat first and make 500

[uskumarmate]

Nice share of thoughts by Stokes.. Very measured and calm. England have a more solid and positive team and i think they will win the Ashes. On a lighter note, love that hat Stokes is wearing -stylish😊

[lawanimeshorts]

I always find it funny how the player with the most English sounding name is a Kiwi lol.

[TheBobjenks]

You'd go to war for him wouldn't you?

[markcollins]

So hoist up the John b sails
See how the main sail set
Send for the captain ashore
Bring the urn home,

[pm]

Let’s go Aussies.Let’s smash those pommies👍

[markcollins]

We"re the right side
We're the right side
We're the right side over here

We're the middle
We're the middle
We're the middle over here

We're left side
We're the left side
We're the left side over here

You're the convicts
You're the convicts
You're.the convicts over there.

[thatsbollox]

I never trust a word that a ranga says. Bairstow is a fat ranga...thats even worse.
This will not end well....Stokes is trying way too hard to create an image of casual talent.
Gosh...they are such entertainers. Cant bat Cant bowl but boy can they entertain.