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Jos backing Stokes to stay in bid for No.1 status

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January 17, 2026

Lancashire's 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.

Jos backing Stokes to stay in bid for No.1 status

Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes (Getty)

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