US EditionBen Stokes to Rejoin Test Squad After Injury Layoff
- After recovering from a hamstring injury, Ben Stokes is set to return as captain for England's upcoming single Test match versus Zimbabwe, which will take place at Trent Bridge in the coming week.
- Stokes underwent hamstring surgery after rupturing the injury twice in 2024, and he emphasized not rushing recovery following discussions with Brendon McCullum.
- He reported feeling confident and fit after intensive rehab, expecting to maintain his role as number six batsman and fourth seamer without change.
- Stokes told Sky Sports that his approach to injury recovery involves returning stronger and in better shape than before the setback.
- His comeback indicates England’s intention to bolster their Test squad during a period of change, aided by new coaching appointments such as the addition of a specialist skills coach with extensive international fast-bowling experience from New Zealand.
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Ben Stokes reflects on life after hamstring surgery, fitness ahead of Zimbabwe Test
Ben Stokes underwent a hamstring surgery and is currently in rehab to gain full fitness. The all-rounder suffered from the same in 2024, but he eventually rushed to get back to the field, and that deteriorated his hamstring, ruling him out for five months. However, the England captain believes that he has handled it much better this time around and expects to perform in full capacity in the upcoming one-off Test against Zimbabwe. Stokes noted th…
"I come back fitter than I was before I got injured": Ben Stokes on rehab and recovery
England star all-rounder Ben Stokes opened up on his time away from the game due to a hamstring injury, doing his rehabilitation, and how he aims once again to take up his role of full-time pace bowling all-rounder.
England skipper Ben Stokes promises to be fitter than ever on return in India series
New Delhi: Ben Stokes is keen to make a splash as an all-rounder when England host India for a five-match Test series from June 20. The England skipper has been bogged down by injuries in recent times but is set to return to action in their one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge next week. It is expected to be a good tune-up for Stokes’ knee and hamstring, which was given away often and limited his contribution on the pitch. The 33-year-o…
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