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Ashes 2015: Ben Stokes is the victim of some Aussie mind games

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David Warner and Nathan Lyon attempt to get into Ben Stokes's head by not allowing him to complete his end-of-over bat sweep.

Ben Stokes and his batting routine are disturbed by David Warner and Nathan Lyon looking to play some mind games.

Stokes - who made 42 as England set Australia 412 to win the first Investec Ashes Test on day three - likes to sweep his bat across his crease at the end of every over, and is made to wait as Warner tends to Lyon and some urgent shoe-lace tying.

Watch the video above to see just how the Aussies tried to get into Stokes' head.

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