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#4 Ben Stokes in Test 3 squad "for his own well-being": Coach Bayliss

Stokes and Bayliss in a recent net session

Trevor Bayliss, chief coach of the England side, has announced his decision to include Ben Stokes in the squad for the upcoming Test against India on Saturday, August 18. He further added that the decision was taken for the all-rounder's "well being".

"I'm happy for Ben and glad it's all over. It's good to have him back around the squad. Myself, the management, the captain, [stand-in director of England cricket] Andy Flower, the board - everyone had a bit of a say and basically thought for his well being it was good to get him back around the cricket," Bayliss said while speaking to the media.

However, he is yet to make a decision on whether Stokes will play in the game, as he stressed upon the need to assess Stokes before forming an idea on that context. "We'll see how he is mentally as well as physically. He's not played for a couple of weeks. It's a difficult decision whoever misses out, whether it's Ben or anyone else," he said.

Bayliss also mentioned that he will make the all-rounder issue a public apology for his deeds, as early as possible.