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'Stokes will lead England to top'
Daily Post
|January 16, 2026
CRICKET Jos Buttler believes a humbling Ashes loss will make Ben Stokes even more intent on leading England to the top of the world Test rankings.
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Most observers predicted a closely contested battle for the urn but a depleted Australia, who were without their firstchoice bowling attack for the entire series, claimed a 4-1 series triumph.
Stokes has been tipped to carry on as Test captain until at least the 2027 Ashes in England.
This story is from the January 16, 2026 edition of Daily Post.
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