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Former England cricketer Mark Butcher reckons that handling criticism comes with the territory of being a Test captain. This follows a heated debate over Ben Stokes and England's preparations for The Ashes .

The atmosphere is charged as England prepares to kick off their vital series against Australia in Perth this Friday , rekindling a historic cricket feud.

Stokes confronts the challenging mission of winning back the urn, something England haven't managed since 2015 , and they haven't secured triumph Down Under since the 2010/2011 series. With this in mind, thorough preparation proves essential.

Nevertheless, there has been obvious discord between former England cricketers and the current captain regarding what constitutes optimal preparation.

The touring side op

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