# Cricket: Former captain Andrew Strauss says England will rely heavily on match-winners like captain Ben Stokes, Joe Root and Harry Brook to stand a chance at winning the Ashes against Australia. England last won the Ashes in 2015 and have not won in Australia since 2011, with the Aussies winning their last three home series. This season’s series starts in Perth on Friday. Speaking on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, Strauss said England’s batting line-up is not strong enough:
Cricket: Strauss believes England’s vulnerable batting line-up will be exposed in the Ashes [SOUND]
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