The Ben Stokes-led England cricket team made a solid comeback in the recently-concluded Ashes 2023 Test series, following which honors were shared between England and Australia. While the England side failed to fire up in the first two games of the series, but the Stokes-led team made a brilliant comeback and showcased the potential of Brendon McCullum‘s idea, winning two of the last three Tests.
However, the series had its own share of controversies, dramas, and whatnot. Unsurprisingly, a controversy erupted in the post-series celebrations as well, forcing Ben Stokes to take to social media to clear the air after miscommunication and confusion meant the two teams didn’t meet in the locker rooms of the Oval post-match.
England refused post-Ashes beer with Australia?
Australia-based journalist Bharat Sundaresan reported via his Twitter account: “Didn’t look like the Australian and English teams had their customary post-series drinks tonight at The Oval. Did notice the Aussies hanging around for quite a while waiting & Steve Smith even peering into the English rooms a couple of times before giving up.”
Sundaresan added: “Now hearing that the Aussie players did ask the England team about getting together half a dozen times but didn’t get a response and that allegedly the home team stayed behind locked doors.”
Check out the Tweets:
Some clarification from the English camp now that their wrap up was extended because of the retirees & presentations & that they were keen on drinking with the Aussies & surprised that the visitors left early. Multiple misunderstandings at the end of a great #Ashes? https://t.co/jIzKgkOPma
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) July 31, 2023
Ben Stokes Cleared The Air
Meanwhile, England captain Ben Stokes was quick to notice the tweet of Bharat and come up with a reply to it. In his reply, Stokes set matters straight, not wishing to end the series on a sour note following the quality of cricket that had been on the show. He wrote:
“To clarify… Our wrap took longer than expected because of multiple last time events. We decided to meet up in the night club rather than the dressing room ”
Check out the Tweet:
To clarify…
Our wrap took longer than expected because of multiple last time event’s.
We decided to meet up in the night club rather than the dressing room
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 https://t.co/jJ4Qw3uCnm— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) August 1, 2023
