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‘That’s your job’: James Anderson tears into Ben Stokes’ comments on England players’ efforts during Ashes | Cricket News

‘That’s your job’: James Anderson tears into Ben Stokes’ comments on England players’ efforts during Ashes | Cricket News

Questions continue to be asked of the overall culture prevalent in the England cricket team after their 4-1 humbling at the hands of Australia in the Ashes. There was a considerable gulf in quality between the two sides, with England playing almost no warm-up games in the run-up to the series and consequently being accused of slacking off between the Tests in terms of discipline. Fast bowling great James Anderson has said that he was puzzled with captain Ben Stokes appreciating the efforts of the players in his squad. “When I saw Stokes come out and say, the way (Josh) Tongue and (Brydon) Carse have just run in like consistently, I had a Roy Keane moment,” said Anderson on BBC Radio. “I was like, that’s your job. If you’re not willing to run in all day for your team, don’t bother. You’re in the wrong sport.” Anderson took the example of Australia pacer Mitchell Starc, who was player of the series for taking 31 wickets and even scoring 163 runs. “Starc, for me, was the …

Olly Stone replaces Wood in England team for second test v Sri Lanka | Cricket News

Fast bowler Olly Stone will replace the injured Mark Wood in the England team to play Sri Lanka in the second test at Lord’s, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday. Wood injured his thigh during the first test and has been ruled out for the rest of the series. The 30-year-old Stone, who has made three test appearances in an injury-plagued career, will play in his first test since June 2021.England lead the three-match series after their five-wicket win at Old Trafford. The second test starts on Thursday. England team: Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Olly Stone, Shoaib Bashir. Source link