India, Dec. 23 -- Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin broke down England Test captain Ben Stokes' difficulties against off-spin following another disappointing Ashes campaign Down Under. England once again failed to offer sustained resistance in the series and, after losing the first three Tests, were effectively ruled out of contention. The much-hyped Bazball approach fell flat when it mattered most, as England squandered another chance to compete strongly against a top Test side in challenging conditions. Stokes was dismissed by Nathan Lyon in the third Ashes Test, where England suffered another loss.

Ashwin weighed in on Stokes' ongoing struggles against off-spin, backing his views with a strong personal record against the Engla...