England Take a look at captain Ben Stokes underwent surgical procedure on his much-troubled left knee with lower than two months left earlier than the beginning of the Take a look at collection in India.
Stokes posted an image of himself on crutches on social media platform X, previously generally known as Twitter, to substantiate the process.
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The 32-year-old, who was launched by his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Tremendous Kings on Sunday, hopes to return to his all-rounder standing subsequent yr.
Stokes was used solely as a batter in England’s World Cup protection final month in India, the place he got here out of ODI retirement.
Within the 2-2 Ashes collection in opposition to Australia in the summertime, he bowled simply 29 overs throughout the primary two Checks and opted to not bowl himself within the the rest of the collection.
England takes on India in a five-match Take a look at collection beginning in Hyderabad on January 25.