LONDON: Ben Stokes said he was excited on the prospect overlooking Australia in ash when he prepared to return after a long break to focus on his mental health and recover from a finger injury.
The 30-year-old child, who has not played cricket since July, was added to Chris Silverwood’s 17-Man Squad last month.
Joe Root’s troops flew to Australia on Thursday for the five test series which began on December 8 in Brisbane and Stokes said he was eager to leave.
“I took it day after day and had fantastic support around me,” said Stokes to Sky Sports.
I love getting out there and can’t wait to see everyone.
“All-round refunds are the main push for Britain, who looked for the first series they won” down “since 2010/11.
Stokes made the forever debut in 2013/14, printing the first test of a hard blow in Perth but failed to prevent watches 5 -0 Nightclub.
He was later found innocent for Afray.
But Durham players tried to underestimate the significance of his return.
“One player did not make a team,” he said.
“Every team member is as important as it is.
Everyone is able to win the match itself.
“The root of the England captain also tries to increase expectations about all the returns of all.” He has a lot of work to do to make himself back to Ben Stokes we all know, “said the captain.” He is a massive asset.
We will have a play period where it will be very challenging.
“We will make people put their hands and take the game – he is someone who will always do that.”
Talisman England Ben Stokes ‘excited’ over a tour of ash to Australia
