Ashes 2021: Exciting to have Ben Stokes again within the fold, says England skipper Joe Root

England all rounder Ben Stokes is on target to be accessible for the primary Ashes Test in Brisbane on December 8 after his late addition to the squad, captain Joe Root mentioned on Thursday. Ben Stokes took an indefinite break from cricket in July to give attention to his psychological well being (Image Courtesy: Reuters)HIGHLIGHTSExciting to have Ben Stokes again within the fold, says England skipper Joe RootIt’s good to see him again and round issues, says Joe RootStokes took an indefinite break from cricket in July to give attention to his psychological well beingEngland captain Joe Root on Thursday mentioned that it’s thrilling to have star all-rounder Ben Stokes again within the fold for the primary Ashes Test in Brisbane on December 8.

“Ben’s been fully involved in training the last couple of days, I mean it’s been very light,” Root advised a information convention.”He’s had a bat, he’s had a bowl, taken some catches . He’s done his fielding work separately, but it looks like he’s on track and it’s really exciting.”Stokes took an indefinite break from cricket in July to give attention to his psychological well being, whereas additionally recovering from a second operation on a damaged finger, and was not included in coach Chris Silverwood’s preliminary squad for the collection.But he’s with the squad and took half in a coaching session in Queensland on Thursday.However, Joe Root insisted that the workforce administration don’t need to rush Ben Stokes.”It’s managing that excitement and making sure that we don’t push him too hard and that he’s ready, as best as he can be, for that first game. I really hope he’s ready. It’s been remarkable to see how far he’s come. It looks very promising.”Really good to see him again concerned and searching ahead to getting him additional concerned as issues progress.”Root also confirmed that Stuart Broad, who has been sidelined with a torn calf, had bowled in the nets.”It’s good to see him again and round issues,” Root mentioned.Root and his workforce mates have been quarantining of their rooms since arriving in Australia however are actually allowed out in small teams for coaching classes. They will probably be joined by England’s T20 World Cup gamers who have been knocked out within the semi-final in dramatic style by New Zealand on Wednesday.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.