Stokes Confident in England's Bowling Firepower for Ashes

As of November 12th, 2025, Ben Stokes has expressed confidence in England's pace attack ahead of the upcoming Ashes series against Australia. The England selectors have included quick bowlers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer in the squad, despite concerns over their recent injury histories.

Stokes acknowledged the "X factor" that Archer and Wood possess, with both bowlers capable of reaching high speeds. Wood has recovered from a knee injury sustained earlier this year, while Archer has been building up his fitness over the past two and a half years. The England captain is excited by the prospect of having such a potent pace attack at his disposal.