Ben Stokes Calls for Team Spirit Ahead of Final Ashes Test in Sydney

Stokes Motivates England Ahead of Crucial Test

In Sydney, Australia, on January 3, England's captain Ben Stokes has rallied his team to give their utmost in the concluding Ashes Test.

Stokes emphasized the importance of collective effort, stating that every player participating this week must prioritize the team's success.

With Australia leading the series 3-1, England faced significant defeats in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. However, they managed to secure a remarkable victory in the two-day Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, marking their first win in Australia in 15 years.

The final match of the series is set to commence tomorrow at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

“Every action and decision made by those on the field this week should be focused on what the team requires,” Stokes remarked, as reported by a Media Channel.

“I expect no one to take this game lightly. This is a critical match; we are representing England, and it will take all 11 players to achieve a positive outcome,” he added.

“Australia may have already secured the urn and the Ashes, but every time we step onto the field for our country, it holds equal significance, regardless of the series situation or the opponent,” he concluded.

After breaking an 18-match winless streak in Australia with their Melbourne victory, England is eager to secure another win, aiming for a respectable 2-3 series finish before returning home, despite the ongoing quest for their first Ashes series win in Australia since the 2010/11 season.

England's squad for the fifth Ashes Test includes: Ben Stokes (captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), and Josh Tongue.