Ben Stokes poised to make a return to international cricket


While Shakib Al Hasan might be the best all-rounder in the
world, Ben Stokes is certainly the most explosive one. After being in a
physical fight outside a bar in Bristol, the England selectors refrained from
selecting him in the team till the case was resolved.
He has, however, been called back into the national setup
after pleading not guilty in the magistrates court. He is set to play against
New Zealand on Sunday when they take on the Three Lions.
Despite not having played in a long time and lacking match
practice, captain Eoin Morgan affirmed that their star player will be in the
starting XI.
"He looks in great nick, he's hit the ground running
since he's been involved and he's been himself, which is great to see,"
Morgan said.

"He might be better for the more games he does play and
feel more comfortable coming back ... it is his first game in quite a long
time."
Morgan’s words come after Stokes was seen middling the ball
in the nets while also bowling with venom when practicing with it.
The all-rounder isn’t the only one that returned to the English squad as Joe Root, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes and Jonny Bairstow are also back into the ODI team after missing the T20I tri-nation series against New Zealand and Australia.
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