All English Ben Stokes Rounder is on the path that will be available for the first ash test in Brisbane on December 8 after late for the squad, Captain Joe Root said on Thursday.
Stokes took an unlimited break from the cricket in July to focus on his mental health, while also recovering from the second operation on the damaged finger, and not included in the initial squad coach Chris Silverwood for the series.
But he was with the squad and participated in the training session at Queensland on Thursday.
“Ben has been fully involved in training in the last few days, I mean it’s very light,” Roots told a press conference.
“He had a bat, he had a bowl, took a few catches.
He did his work separately but it seemed he was on track and it was really interesting.” However, Root warned against rushed Stokes.
“It manages the excitement and ensures that we don’t push it too hard and he is ready, as good as possible, for the first match.
I really hope he is ready.
It’s amazing to see the extent to which he comes.
It looks very promising.” Very happy to see him Back involved and hoped to discuss it further when there was glad progress to see it back and about many things, “Root said.
The roots and teammates have been quarantined in their rooms since arriving in Australia but are now allowed to come out in small groups for training sessions.
Will join the English T20 World Cup player.
Who was eliminated in the semifinals in dramatic mode by New Zealand on Wednesday.
Root said the prospect of the ash series would be enough to lift the players after a devastating disappointment.
“This is a very large series and one people want part of what will come here and have a chance Ntuk did something very special.
They will be disappointed but it is another challenge and great opportunity.
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