Jammu, Nov. 29 -- England captain Ben Stokes has responded to the criticism directed at his team following their two-day defeat in the first Ashes Test in Perth. England were leading on the second day but collapsed from a strong position, losing nine wickets for 99 runs and conceding the match. Former cricketers and analysts have questioned England's approach, with Mitchell Johnson describing the team as "arrogant" in his column.

Stokes, speaking before England's first training session in Brisbane ahead of the second Test, said the team accepts criticism but disagreed with the use of the word. "People can call us whatever they want. 'Arrogant' is something I'm not sure fits, but we understand how things work. I'd rather be called rubbish...