Leaderless, rudderless and squabbling, life after Stokes looks bleak for England
Ben Stokes ruled out a comeback for next year's Ashes, leaving England's Test team struggling for leadership. Stokes backed Harry Brook as his successor despite concerns over Brook's form and behavior. With England's defeat to New Zealand marking their first home series loss since 2012, calls for a management overhaul grow louder, highlighting ongoing turmoil within.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 01:30 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 01:40 UTC
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