Stokes must 'respect' views of ex-players - Vaughan
Summary
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has advised current captain Ben Stokes to respect the opinions of former players who have criticized England's preparation for the upcoming Ashes series. Stokes defended his team's decision to have fewer warm-up matches, stating the game has changed and their preparation suits modern demands. Some ex-players think having just one warm-up match is risky, but others support Stokes' approach.Key Facts
- Ben Stokes is the England cricket team captain.
- Former players, including Michael Vaughan, Ian Botham, and Graham Gooch, criticized the limited warm-up matches ahead of the Ashes series.
- Stokes and the team decided to play only one warm-up match, an in-house game against the England Lions.
- Stokes defended the decision, citing changes in cricket and a busier schedule as reasons.
- Some former players described the decision as risky, while others believe it's a necessary adaptation.
- England's first Test match in the Ashes series against Australia starts on November 21.
- England has not won a Test series in Australia since the 2010-11 season.
- Former assistant coach Paul Farbrace supports Stokes, saying he's preparing the team well for modern cricket challenges.
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