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Ben Stokes defends England's lack of warm-up games ahead of Ashes opener

Ben Stokes Defends England’s Ashes Warm-Up Strategy

Analysis, International

England captain Ben Stokes has hit back at critics questioning the team’s lack of warm-up matches ahead of the Ashes opener in Perth. Citing a “jam-packed schedule,” Stokes insists they’ve done “everything possible” to prepare—but cricket legends like Ian Botham remain skeptical. We break down the controversy.

'Expected to perform like robots': Haris Rauf opens up on criticism, failure vs India

Haris Rauf: ‘We’re Not Robots,’ Pleads for Fan Empathy

International, Interviews

In a raw and emotional outburst, Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf has hit back at his critics, pleading for empathy and reminding fans that cricketers are human beings, not machines. After facing intense backlash for his performance against India and a subsequent Asia Cup ban, Rauf has opened up about the immense pressure in Pakistan cricket.

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