Stokes Should Return for 'One More Ashes': Australia Coach McDonald

Ben Stokes should return for ‘one more Ashes’: Australia coach McDonald

McDonald, whose side travels to England for the latest instalment of the Ashes next year, said Stokes still had plenty to offer and his return would be an ideal storyline for the series.

Stokes should return for 'one more Ashes': Australia coach McDonald

The all-rounder called it quits in extraordinary fashion during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in late June, making his exit public on the fourth afternoon. The bombshell announcement came after he returned to duty following the fall-out from a London nightclub incident also involving teammate Gus Atkinson earlier that month. Brendon McCullum was sacked soon after as England's red-ball coach, with British media reporting this…

Why Australia coach is dreaming of Ben Stokes' 'fairytale' return for one last Ashes

Australian coach Andrew McDonald desires Ben Stokes' return for the 2027 Ashes series. He believes this would create a compelling narrative for the cricket rivalry. Stokes retired from Test cricket earlier this year after a home series defeat. A new England coach might persuade him to reconsider his decision to play again. Stokes has continued playing domestic cricket, showing he still has ability.

It'll Be A Fascinating Watch: Australia Coach Mcdonald on Stokes' Possible Ashes 2027 Comeback

Stokes called time on his Test career after England's series loss to New Zealand last month, with the team currently sitting seventh in the ICC World Test Championship standings

Australia coach McDonald hints at Ben Stokes' Ashes return

Australia coach Andrew McDonald believes former England captain Ben Stokes could be persuaded to reverse his Test retirement and feature in the Ashes 2027 series, said Australia coach Andrew McDonald.

Aussie coach makes bold Ben Stokes call: ‘Fascinating watch’

The prediction comes less than 12 months out from the next instalment of the Ashes.