Ben Stokes — who has helped to revitalise Test cricket with England's 'Baz-ball' — takes aim at endless limited-overs series and competitions that, he feels, are sidelining Tests, highlighting a recent England-Australia series he says 'meant nothing'.
abc.net.au/news/englands-stokes-hits-out-at-meaningless-international-cricket/101809898England Test captain Ben Stokes has launched a defence of the five-day game, and raised concerns over the sport's international schedule, saying authorities do not give the matter enough thought.England defeated South Africa 2-1 England's men's team — Tests in 2022 with Ben Stokes as captain and Brendon McCullum as coach: 10 Tests, 9 wins, 1 loss.
"We understand there are so many opportunities for players away from Test cricket. But, for me, it is so important for the game. I love playing Test cricket and felt we could do something different. Stokes took over as England's Test captain in April, soon followed by the arrival of former New Zealand international cricketer Brendon McCullum as the national coach.
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