In the Ashes 2025-26, Alyssa Healy thinks England's captain Ben Stokes is juggling too many balls. With England down 2-0 after a shaky performance in Brisbane, she wants vice-captain Harry Brook to step up and share the load. Stokes is taking all the blame, but Healy says it's time for the team to pitch in and help their captain out.
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- 1.Alyssa Healy thinks Ben Stokes is carrying the weight of the cricket world on his shoulders.
- 2.England's batting collapse in Brisbane left fans wondering if they were playing cricket or a game of pinball.
- 3.Healy urges teammates to step up or risk Stokes turning into a cricketing supernova.
- 4.James Anderson is worried that Stokes might snap like a twig under all that pressure.
- 5.If you’re an English fan, it might be time to invest in some stress balls!