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Ben Stokes hits back at criticism of England's Ashes preparation after Ian Botham said tourists' plan 'borders on arrogance'

Daily Mail 1 min read 3 hours ago

All-time great Botham didn't hold back when he was asked about the team's build-up to the first Test on November 21. Stokes did the same as he replied in Perth on Wednesday.
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