Cricket World Cup: England’s wake-up call and Mueller’s message to Kohli

Ben Stokes says England must not let their standards drop again

England batsman Ben Stokes reacts after his dismissal in the defeat against Pakistan
England batsman Ben Stokes reacts after his dismissal in the defeat against Pakistan 
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Stokes is hurting

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has used his Daily Mirror column to admit that Monday’s defeat to Pakistan was a painful wake-up call for him and his team-mates.

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