England’s newly appointed Test coach Stephen Fleming says it would be “wrong” to ask Ben Stokes to reverse his international retirement ahead of next year’s Ashes.
Both outlets report Fleming’s response to questions about whether Stokes could be brought back for the Ashes campaign. He indicates that, despite Stokes’s past role and experience, England should not approach him to change his decision. The remarks reflect Fleming’s position on respecting a player’s retirement call rather than pursuing a potential return for the upcoming series.
The coverage focuses on Fleming’s direct answer rather than outlining an alternative plan or any formal outreach to Stokes. Overall, the reporting aligns on the key point: Fleming does not support seeking a retirement u-turn from Stokes for the Ashes.
