Stokes wary of Ashes distractions

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
England captain Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes and is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" as they look to sweep their test series against New Zealand in Hamilton this week.
Stokes urges England to stay in the now as Ashes year looms once more
Ashes takes place in Hamilton this week - but Ben Stokes has urged his team not to get distracted by next winter's assignment in Australia.The warning comes as England prepare for their final Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park this week - their 17th of the year - as they look to cap off 2024 with a 3-0 clean sweep.
Ben Stokes focuses on NZ sweep, downplays Ashes distractions
England blew a similar chance for a clean sweep against Sri Lanka at home in September and Stokes is all too aware of the dangers of thinking too far ahead.
Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England chase clean sweep over Black Caps
The England cricket captain is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" so they can wrap up the test series against New Zealand, 3-0, in Hamilton.
Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
England captain Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes and is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" as they look to sweep their test series against New Zealand in Hamilton this week.
Stokes admits putting 'too much emphasis' on Ashes
England captain Ben Stokes admits he put "too much emphasis" on next year's Ashes in Australia and will now be "toning down expectations".
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