Ben Stokes takes up England coaching after Ashes 2025-26 debacle
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Ben Stokes last played for England in The Ashes 2025-26.
England test captain Ben Stokes is currently recovering from an adductor injury he sustained in the fifth test of The Ashes 2025-26. Under his captaincy, England gave a humiliating performance against Australia in the five-match test series.
The visitors suffered a 4-1 defeat in the campaign. The Ben Stokes & Co. lost the opening two games by eight wickets each, before losing the third encounter by 82 runs.
They made a strong comeback with a victory in the fourth test by four wickets; however, they faced a setback in the last clash, losing by five wickets to witness a horrible series defeat.
Stokes also struggled to make a mark in the campaign with the bat, smacking 184 runs in 10 innings with a lone half-century in the third test. He got out cheaply multiple times. However, with 15 scalps averaging 25.13, he impressed with his bowling. He also clinched a five-wicket haul in the opening game in Perth.
Ben Stokes to be part of coaching staff for England Lions
Stokes is all set to step into a coaching role in a forthcoming series of the England Lions. The 34-year-old is a member of Andrew Flintoff’s coaching staff for the white-ball series against Pakistan Shaheens. The campaign will be played in UAE. Notably, Stokes will be part of the coaching staff and will undergo rehabilitation during the tour.
The support staff also comprises Neil McKenzie, Sarah Taylor, Neil Killeen, Moeen Ali, Amar Rashid, and Troy Cooley. England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens are scheduled to lock horns in three T20 games and five 50-over matches. It will be their first away white-ball campaign since the Sri Lanka tour in 2022.
England Lions T20 squad: Sonny Baker, Luc Benkenstein, James Coles, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox (C), Scott Currie, Calvin Harrison, Eddie Jack, Saqib Mahmood, Ben McKinney, Tom Moores, Dan Mousley, Matt Revis, Will Smeed, Nathan Sowter, Mitchell Stanley, Asa Tribe.
England Lions 50-over squad: Sonny Baker, Luc Benkenstein, James Coles, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Scott Currie, Calvin Harrison, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley (C), Liam Patterson-White, Matthew Potts, Matt Revis, James Rew, Mitchell Stanley, Asa Tribe, James Wharton.
When did Ben Stokes last play for England?
Ben Stokes last play for England in The Ashes 2025-26 in January.
Who won The Ashes 2025-26?
Australia won The Ashes 2025-26 by 4-1 margin.
How many matches will be played between England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens?
Three T20s and five 50-over matches will be played between England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens.
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