Brisbane, Dec 7 (NationPress) Following an eight-wicket defeat to Australia at the Gabba, England's captain Ben Stokes emphasized the need for his team to exhibit greater resilience to avoid further losses in the ongoing five-match series.

During the fourth day of play, England managed to demonstrate a rare level of fortitude, with Stokes scoring 50 runs off 152 balls and Will Jacks adding 41 in a seventh-wicket partnership of 96 runs. However, after Jacks was dismissed by a sharp catch from Steve Smith, England's innings collapsed dramatically, losing their last four wickets for just 17 runs and finishing all out at 241.

In response, Australia comfortably chased down 65 runs, securing a 2-0 lead in the series. Stokes expressed, "Very disappointing. A lot of it comes down to our inability to withstand the pressure of this game and format when it matters most."

He added, "At times we have been able to regain some control, only to let it slip away. This is particularly disappointing given the talent we have in the dressing room. We must reflect more deeply on these moments and exhibit greater fight when necessary."

"If I knew the solution, I would be able to share it. This is not a matter of skill but requires us to dig deeper and understand the recurring patterns during crucial moments of the game. We'll have discussions that remain confidential within the dressing room," Stokes stated.

When questioned about the dynamics in the dressing room during tough times, Stokes replied, "There's a lot of communication. We observe and analyze what Australia is attempting to do. It is our responsibility as players to go out with a plan."

"Currently, it seems to be a recurring issue that when the game reaches critical moments, Australia consistently outperforms us. They say Australia isn't a place for the weak; we are not weak, but we need to discover what is missing and resolve it."

With matches upcoming in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, Stokes assured that England is determined to rebound and prevent Australia from claiming the Ashes. "I have absolute faith in my team and the coaching staff."

"We must win the next three matches. We have faced being 2-0 down before and know what needs to be done. We will not shy away from the challenge, but we must quickly evaluate where we went wrong and address those issues."