Jos Buttler has thrown his support behind Ben Stokes to guide England back to the top of the Test rankings despite a demoralizing Ashes defeat. The former white-ball captain believes Stokes's determination will be stronger than ever after the tour, where England lost the series 4-1 to Australia.

The loss in Australia was England's 14th in their last 28 Tests, following a series where they were criticized for minimal preparation and an aggressive style. While a historic win in Melbourne ended fears of a whitewash, the overall performance raised serious questions about the team's direction under Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.

Buttler, who played with Stokes growing up, is confident the leadership will conduct a thorough review. He acknowledged that modern touring schedules make preparation difficult, but stressed that results ultimately define a team's methods. The focus now turns to whether England can learn from this setback and build toward future success.