“This Is The Way…”: Ben Stokes’ Bazball Declaration After Defeat In First Ashes Test

The Ashes 2023 opener turned out to be a sporting spectacle, with Australia and England producing a Test match that’s more likely to be remembered for ages. In the tip it was the touring aspect that clinched the win by 2 wickets, taking part in by their tempo and momentum, prompting discussions over the longevity of ‘Bazball’. However, England skipper Ben Stokes refused to surrender on the fashion of play that his crew has adopted, suggesting the Three Lions plan to proceed taking part in the identical manner regardless of the defeat within the Edgbaston encounter.

“Very proud of the team to take it till the end, go through all those emotions. That’s another great game we have been part of, I’ll be very surprised if we haven’t kept people at the edge of their seats throughout this Test. Good reason for more people in England and Australia to follow the Ashesm,” Stokes mentioned on the post-match presentation ceremony.

When requested in regards to the defeat, Stokes delared that the character of the match could have no bearing on the best way England plan to play Test cricket.

“A loss is a loss, we said we are going to keep playing this way. This is the way we will continue playing, going hard at Australia, taking certain decisions that feel right,” he mentioned.

On Day 1 of the Test, Stokes had determined to declare when England had been 393/8. When requested if he has any regrets in regards to the resolution, the all-rounder’s reply wasn’t within the affirmative.

“Not at all, I saw it as a chance to pounce on Australia. Never easy for someone to go out and bat 20 minutes. Who knows? Maybe Root and Jimmy could have got out and we would have been in the same place,” he asserted.