England’s Ashes Preparation Boosted by Return of Stokes and Wood
Ben Stokes has resumed batting after a shoulder injury, while Mark Wood is nearing his return from knee surgery, boosting England's Ashes prospects, Durham coach says.
- England captain Ben Stokes is expected to be ready for the Ashes series in Australia after returning to training from a shoulder injury, as stated by Durham head coach Ryan Campbell.
- Fast bowler Mark Wood is nearing a return from knee surgery, with Campbell indicating he is close to playing for Durham.
- Campbell expressed confidence in Stokes's batting progress, noting he is back training with Durham ahead of the first Test in Perth on November 21.
- Campbell emphasized that having both players fit would be crucial for England's success in the Ashes series.
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England are also sweating on the fitness of key fast bowler Mark Woodm who has recovered from the knee injury he picked up during the ICC Champions Trophy event in February. Campbell said the right-armer was likely to play a red-ball contest for Durham in the County Championship next week in a bid to prove his fitness. 🏏 England Test Captain Ben Stokes Resumes Training After Shoulder Injury Ahead of Ashes 2025–26 Tour.


England’s Ashes preparation boosted by return of Stokes and Wood
LONDON: England test captain Ben Stokes has resumed training and fast bowler Mark Wood is in line to return to action next week in a major boost to England’s preparations for the Ashes series in Australia later this year.Stokes missed the fifth and final test against India at the Oval having hurt his shoulder in the previous match at Old Trafford in July.Durham head coach Ryan
Ben Stokes: England Test captain back in training with Durham as he prepares for Ashes series in Australia this winter
England captain Ben Stokes returns to training with Durham after shoulder injury forced him out of final Test of home summer against India; all-rounder preparing for Ashes in Australia from November 21; Durham coach Ryan Campbell says Stokes must play every Test for England to win series
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