London, Nov. 11 -- With the first Ashes Test merely 10 days away, England are quietly but steadily building up for the all-important ICC World Test Championship series.
England haven't won a Test in Australia since 2010/11, when Andrew Strauss captained them to a remarkable 3-1 series win. With just two draws and 13 losses from their following 15 Test outings in the country, the tourists will need a special performer or two to step up.
And who better to lead the charge than their flamboyant skipper Ben Stokes, who has delivered in high-octane contests in the past, best shown in his brilliant 135 not out that helped England to a memorable one-wicket win at Headingley during the 2019 Ashes.
England opener Ben Duckett certainly feels that t...