WATCH: Mark Wood plays 'Barbie' song during press conference ahead of fifth Ashes Test

England has picked an unchanged playing XI for the fifth and final Ashes test against Australia, which begins on July 27 at The Oval. Anderson's selection comes after he stated that despite a dismal Ashes campaign, he did not anticipate The Oval Test to be his last.

Australia have retained the Ashes after rain washed out the final day of the fourth test at Old Trafford, leaving England behind 2-1 in the series. The three Lions will come out fresh and will try to level the series. A funny moment took place between Ben Stokes and English pacer Mark Wood during the press conference on Wednesday. The pacer played the 'Barbie' song during the press conference.

Here's the video

What a character is Mark Wood.

A fun moment with Stokes & Wood in Press conference. pic.twitter.com/XMK64di2d2

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 26, 2023

Jimmy Anderson is the greatest fast bowler to play the game: Ben Stokes

Ahead of the fifth and last Test Ben Stokes has stated that James Anderson is the greatest fast bowler. The said he had no doubt Anderson still had much more to offer for England, beyond the end of this series against Australia. He stated, "Jimmy Anderson is the greatest fast bowler to play the game." "He's not had the impact and the wickets he'd have liked to in this series, he's come under a bit of flak, but he's a quality performer."

English captain also stated, about Stuart Broad's consistent performance in the Ashes "At 37 years old it's testament to the work and effort he puts in". "It's amazing. It was always going to be hard for one bowler to play every game this series but he's been incredible for us. "He's been very good at coming on with the ball and changing the game."

Meanwhile, Australia opener David Warner has denied reports that he and Steve Smith will retire from Test cricket after the Oval match. Warner has stated that he wants to play his final test against Pakistan in Sydney in January of next year, but he also wants to play till the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup.