England’s cricket captain Ben Stokes is determined to stay in his position despite the disappointing outcome of the Ashes series in Australia. Following an 82-run loss in the third test in Adelaide, England now finds themselves trailing 3-0 in the series, with only pride left to play for in the remaining two matches.

Despite putting up a fight in the second innings, highlighted by Jamie Smith’s 60 runs in a crucial partnership, England’s fate was sealed by their performance in the initial innings. Stokes, when questioned about his future as captain, bluntly dismissed any thoughts of stepping down, emphasizing his commitment and energy to continue leading the team.

Acknowledging the setback in Australia as “very disappointing,” Stokes emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming matches and playing for the pride of representing England. Echoing Stokes’ sentiments, opener Zak Crawley expressed regret over falling short of their goal to win the Ashes, recognizing Australia’s strength on home turf.

Australia’s victory in Adelaide, fueled by Alex Carey’s controversial century aided by a Snicko error, sets the stage for the upcoming fourth Ashes test in Melbourne on Boxing Day, with Australia eyeing a clean sweep. The series will conclude in Sydney in early January, as the teams gear up for the remaining matches.

Reflecting on the series triumph, Carey praised the team’s bowling performance and emphasized the need for hard work in the upcoming matches. With the Ashes slipping away, the pressure mounts on England to salvage some pride in the remaining tests against a formidable Australian side.