Stokes "very eager" to continue as captain
Test Match Special
BBC
4.4 • 2.2K Ratings
🗓️ 3 January 2026
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew and Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to the final Ashes Test at the SCG. They discuss what rides on this final Test with the series already gone and the long-term plan for England's red-ball side.
England captain Ben Stokes tells Aggers he's keen to take Ashes revenge in 2027, whilst Aussie captain Steve Smith says he wants more than what the recent SCG pitches have offered.
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| 0:46.3 | Welcome to the TMS podcast from our commentary box in the Sydney Cricket Ground just one day away from the final test of this Ashes series. |
| 0:55.1 | To come, we'll hear the thoughts of both captains, Ben Stokes and Steve Smith. |
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