Overview
- Ben Duckett says Ben Stokes has been training in 'beast mode', running, bowling two spells, and batting for about two hours in sessions.
- Duckett calls Stokes crucial when he bowls and hopes the captain stays fit through all five Tests.
- Australia captain Pat Cummins is ruled out of the first Test and is only hopeful for the second as he gradually increases his bowling workload.
- Steve Smith will captain Australia for the Perth match, which starts on November 21 at Perth Stadium.
- News18/ANI lists England’s squad with Stokes as captain alongside Jofra Archer, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, and others.