Ben Stokes reveals burnout after Ashes loss at Lord's
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
England captain Ben Stokes expressed that he felt burnt out even before the Lord's Test, which featured a nightclub incident. This admission followed England's performance in the Ashes series, indicating a challenging environment for the team. Stokes’ remarks shed light on the mental and physical toll of international cricket as he navigates the pressures of leadership. The team seeks to regroup and refocus following the setbacks faced in this series.
- •Ben Stokes stated he had no more fight left after the Ashes loss.
- •He felt burnt out even before the Lord's Test.
- •The loss has raised concerns about team morale and strategy.
- •England's performance in the Ashes has been heavily scrutinized.
- 7:42 PMESPNcricinfo — Ben Stokes: 'I didn't have any more fight left in me' after Ashes loss
"England captain says he was burnt out even before the Lord's Test which culminated in nightclub episode
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