5 reasons why Ben Stokes will be England's key player in the Ashes

#4 England's answer to the Aussie sledging

Ben Stokes never backs away when it comes to sledging

We all know how intense a rivalry it will be when the two nations face off in the Ashes. The emotions on both sides are generally high and sparks are bound to fly. There have been many incidents in the past where the players were involved in some heated exchanges in the middle. From the Chappell-Botham rivalry to the Warne-Pietersen face off, Ashes has seen it all.

This year's Ashes also promises some mouth-watering clashes with both sides boasting of some highly competitive players. Ben Stokes from England might be the one to face off with the Aussies this time around.

The flamboyant player is always up to give it back to someone when it comes to sledging. His recent spats with Tamim Iqbal and Marlon Samuels are testaments to this fact. Stokes even faced off with Haddin and Johnson in his debut Ashes series in 2013. Come Ashes 2017, Stokes will definitely lead the visitors with the sledgehammer.