Ben Stokes makes 'wild' Headlingley comment as England face crunch Ashes 2023 Test

Ben Stokes is determined to keep the Ashes alive in the third Test, and the England captain believes Headingley is the perfect venue for the task at hand. After the intense battles at Edgbaston and the controversies at Lord's, Stokes and his team face a must-win situation as they strive to regain the coveted urn for the first time since 2015.

With the crowd expected to be in a frenzy from the first ball, fueled by the resentment over local hero Jonny Bairstow's contentious stumping incident last Sunday, the stage is set for another unforgettable week. Stokes shared his thoughts on the special aura of Headingley, saying: "I don't know what it is about Headingley. We've had some pretty special memories here and you're always thinking it'd be great to make another one."

He added: "The magical thing that would happen this week is for us to win the game and keep the Ashes alive, to be honest." Stokes acknowledged the significance of previous encounters, remarking: We've got some very fond memories here as an England team and I'm sure supporters have got some fond memories as spectators as well."

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He continued: "The game four years ago was probably the highlight for the guys who were there, but even going back before we were born there was Beefy (Botham) and Bob as well. I think 1981 and 2019 will probably come up at some point around the ground." Stokes praised the passionate Headingley crowd, known for their incredible atmosphere, stating, "The crowd here is amazing, the atmosphere always is too."

He further noted: "When we're on top, they get going even more, but even when things are slow and maybe we're not having the success that