Ben Stokes has been out of action for England since September 25
Across formats, Ben Stokes is probably the best all-rounder in the world at the moment. With the Ashes looming large and England’s premier all-rounder in prime form, Stokes was going to be one of the key players in England’s quest to retain the urn. However, mid-way through the ODI series against the touring Windies, Stokes was involved in a brawl outside a bar in Bristol.
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The Durham all-rounder was arrested on 25th September on suspicions of causing actual bodily harm and was released under investigation.
He was dropped from the Ashes squad and his absence has hurt England badly.
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