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Stokes ready for Ashes

Ben Stokes has declared himself ready to take on Australia after the superstar allrounder was added to England’s squad for the Ashes. Six months after injuring his index finger in the Indian Premier League, England’s best cricketer said this week he was finally fit enough to return. The 30-year-old’s injury required two surgeries while he also took time out of the game for his own mental wellbeing. England had been considered rank outsiders for this summer’s series, having not won a test in Australia for 10 years. But with Stokes in the side, the tourists are now genuine contenders again.

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