Earlier, England's director of cricket Rob Key said Stokes, who underwent surgery on his left knee in November, would not feature in the series.
England captain Ben Stokes is set to hit full stride in his 100th Test as the star all-rounder begins playing ahead of the third IND vs ENG Test, which begins on February 15 in Rajkot.
Earlier, England's director of cricket Rob Key said Stokes, who underwent surgery on his left knee in November, would not feature in the series.
However, it seems that the 32-year-old is now fit again and has started playing in the nets.
Stokes was seen bowling in the nets at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium during the team's first training session after returning from Abu Dhabi.
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Stokes' return to bowling was good news for the visitors as they were able to continue bowling at the same pace, with the captain delivering a few important spells in the match.
Ben Stokes' record for India
| Plays | Carpet | aim | Best | Married |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 11 | 13 | 5/73 | 39.23 |
Jack Leach was absent from the rest of the series
Meanwhile, England suffered a major blow when veteran pinscher Jack Leach was ruled out of the last three Tests with a knee injury.
Leach was injured during the first Test in Hyderabad and missed the second Test due to injury. However, the spinner is now excluded.
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