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Ben Stokes said he felt 'devastated' by England's dramatic two-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston but insisted his aggressive approach could yet secure a series win over Australia. | Sport24news

England skipper Ben Stokes cut a dejected figure after their loss to Australia in the opening Ashes Test.Stokes says England will continue with their policy of all-out attack, dubbed 'Bazball'.in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston but insisted his aggressive approach could yet secure a series win over Australia.

The duo's policy of all-out attack, dubbed 'Bazball' in honour of McCullum's nickname, came after a run of just one win in 17 Tests under former England skipper Joe Root. And with England bidding for a first Ashes series win since 2015, Stokes had no qualms about his approach. "Losing sucks but the way we applied ourselves literally from ball one proves we're able to stand up to Australia ... We've got four games left and that's what we're going to be concentrating on."All-rounder Stokes defied convention by declaring on the opening day with England 393-8 in their first innings after Root's first Ashes hundred in eight years.

 

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