Perth, Nov. 19 -- England skipper Ben Stokes expressed his "desperation" to be amongst the "lucky few captains" from his country to have a successful tour of Australia and take the flight back home after winning his side's first Ashes series in Aussie land since the 2010/11 edition.

The series opener of the Ashes from Perth will kickstart a very special mission for Stokes. With England yet to win a Test in Australia since their 3-1 series there back in 2010/11, a series win will prove to the world the true potential and power of his 'Bazball' brand of cricket which his side champions with him and head coach Brendon McCullum at helm, with fearlessness, freedom, positivity, playing for the badge being some key traits of this style.

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