‘Geez, it was intense’ how cricketers feel after playing in an Ashes series
10 months in The guardian
Players are forever remembered for their performances in the Ashes – which is brilliant for some and brutal for othersBy James Wallace for Wisden Cricket Monthly“Ashes?” “LOL.” So went the text exchange between Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali that preceded one of cricket’s biggest about-turns in recent memory. When Stokes and McCullum pick up the phone, it must be hard to say no. But that is exactly what Moeen did last winter when asked if he fancied a piece of England’s historic return to Pakistan after 17 long years.You can see why McCullum and Stokes wanted to ask the question. Moeen’s style and personality fit the freewheeling cricket they espouse. But Moeen was unequivocal. “Sorry I’m done. It’s time to close the door on that side of my career,” came the response. Six months later, Jack Leach suffers a stress fracture of the lower-back and Stokes comes back for another go. This time successfully. Moeen declares himself willing to slip into the whites once more. Continue reading...
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