Ben Stokes: Ben Stokes hints at bowling return as England eye sequence restoration in India | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes has prompt a possible return to bowling duties for the remaining Checks in India, indicating optimistic progress in his restoration from a knee operation.
The 32-year-old revealed that he bowled at “100%” throughout warm-up classes, elevating hopes of bolstering England’s lineup for the essential matches forward.

Stokes, who hasn’t bowled within the first three Checks of the sequence resulting from his ongoing rehabilitation, acknowledged the affect of his absence on England’s efficiency, with India presently main the five-match contest 2-1.

The consecutive defeats have additionally seen England slide to eighth within the World Take a look at Championship standings, intensifying the necessity for a sequence restoration to maintain their hopes alive for a ultimate berth at Lord’s subsequent yr.

Whereas cautious about his return, Stokes expressed optimism about his prospects, stating, “I managed to bowl at 100% in one of many warm-up days right here which made me really feel fairly good.”
Nonetheless, he emphasised the significance of an in depth dialogue with the medical staff to evaluate his workload and decrease any danger.

England coach Brendon McCullum echoed Stokes’ sentiments, welcoming the potential return of the all-rounder to the bowling crease however emphasizing the necessity for warning.
“Ben will not bowl except he thinks he is legitimately capable of bowl,” McCullum acknowledged, underscoring Stokes’ strategic strategy to his restoration.

McCullum additionally highlighted the depth in England’s squad, with choices like Ollie Robinson and Gus Atkinson out there on the sidelines.
He emphasised that the ultimate choice on Stokes’ bowling availability and the composition of the XI would rely upon assessing the situations in Ranchi, the place the fourth Take a look at is scheduled to begin on Friday.
“We have got a bunch of gamers right here who’ve performed some excellent cricket to this point over the past three Take a look at matches,” McCullum added, expressing confidence in England’s squad regardless of the difficult circumstances.

(With inputs from IANS)