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Choked again

Ben Stokes and James Anderson chokeslam Mark Wood as England cricket flops wrestle in sea despite First Test humiliation

Sam Curran was joined by a blonde friend as the England stars frolicked around in the surf.

ENGLAND'S cricket stars tried out a new sport as they splashed around in the surf after their humiliating defeat to the West Indies.

Ben Stokes and James Anderson tried their hand at wrestling as they chokeslammed team-mate Mark Wood in the Caribbean sea.

 Ben Stokes chokeslams Mark Wood in the Caribbean sea
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Ben Stokes chokeslams Mark Wood in the Caribbean seaCredit: The Mega Agency

But they've been more under-whelming than Undertaker.

Joe Root's side fell to a 381-run defeat in the opening Test of a three-match series on Saturday.

In an attempt to boost morale after been skittled for 77 in the first innings, the players hit the beach.

Anderson, Stokes and Wood were joined by Jos Buttler and Jack Leach in trying to forget the loss.

 James Anderson takes a turn at the wrestling move on Wood
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James Anderson takes a turn at the wrestling move on WoodCredit: The Mega Agency
 England's cricket stars were messing around in the Caribbean sea
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England's cricket stars were messing around in the Caribbean seaCredit: The Mega Agency
 Players were looking to forget Saturday's defeat to the West Indies
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Players were looking to forget Saturday's defeat to the West IndiesCredit: The Mega Agency
 Stokes messes around with Wood in the water
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Stokes messes around with Wood in the waterCredit: The Mega Agency
 England's stars tried to raise morale ahead of the second Test
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England's stars tried to raise morale ahead of the second TestCredit: The Mega Agency

But all-rounder Sam Curran was busy with a blonde female friend in the water.

Soon their attention will turn to how they can complete a comeback over the Windies.

Root's men must win the next two Tests in order to get back in the series but face a Jason Holder side high on confidence.

 All-rounder Sam Curran was joined by a female friend in the water
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All-rounder Sam Curran was joined by a female friend in the waterCredit: The Mega Agency
 The blonde woman waded out towards Curran
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The blonde woman waded out towards CurranCredit: The Mega Agency
 Curran was part of the group trying to forget Saturday's defeat
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Curran was part of the group trying to forget Saturday's defeatCredit: The Mega Agency
 Curran was helped by the female companion in the water
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Curran was helped by the female companion in the waterCredit: The Mega Agency
 All-rounder Curran was enjoying the players' day off
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All-rounder Curran was enjoying the players' day offCredit: The Mega Agency