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Ben Stokes had no qualms about thrusting Jimmy Anderson into this week’s Ashes decider, England’s captain insisting the veteran remains “the greatest fast bowler to play the game”.
Stokes named an unchanged XI at the Kia Oval, where his side will be attempting to draw the series 2-2 and spoil Australia’s party, keeping faith with a player who turns 41 on day four.
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