HYDERABAD: Captain Ben Stokes is sort of a “greyhound” and he’s “good to go” for the five-match Take a look at layout in opposition to Republic of India starting right here on Thursday, England tutor Brendon McCullum stated on Monday.
The 32-year-old Stokes underwent surgical treatment in November ultimate for his long-standing left-knee disease.”He (Stokes) looks like a greyhound. He’s put the work in, everyone knows his work ethic is phenomenal,” stated McCullum.
England arrived in Republic of India on Sunday and educated for the primary presen on the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Monday.
Stokes had educated with the squad throughout their camp in Abu Dhabi ultimate while, however didn’t bowl. He’s not likely to bowl within the Take a look at layout additionally.
“I’ve seen him running around and I think he’s good to go. We’ll obviously make that call as late as what we need to. But he’s put all the work in, and we’ll just have to wait and see,” McCullum was once quoted as announcing by way of BBC.
England have reached right here with out batter Harry Brook, who has returned to the United Kingdom for private causes. Dan Lawrence has been named as his alternative despite the fact that Brook may go back for this excursion that lasts till March.
Uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir may no longer accompany the group because of visa extend, and remained in Abu Dhabi.
“The time that Bash (Bashir) had with the squad over in Abu Dhabi, where he fitted in seamlessly, will serve him greatly. We’ve also got a little bit of support out there for him so he’s not on his own,” McCullum stated.
“We’re hoping the news will come through today that his visa has been approved, then we’ll get him to sink his teeth into this series,” he stated.
The 32-year-old Stokes underwent surgical treatment in November ultimate for his long-standing left-knee disease.”He (Stokes) looks like a greyhound. He’s put the work in, everyone knows his work ethic is phenomenal,” stated McCullum.
England arrived in Republic of India on Sunday and educated for the primary presen on the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Monday.
Stokes had educated with the squad throughout their camp in Abu Dhabi ultimate while, however didn’t bowl. He’s not likely to bowl within the Take a look at layout additionally.
“I’ve seen him running around and I think he’s good to go. We’ll obviously make that call as late as what we need to. But he’s put all the work in, and we’ll just have to wait and see,” McCullum was once quoted as announcing by way of BBC.
England have reached right here with out batter Harry Brook, who has returned to the United Kingdom for private causes. Dan Lawrence has been named as his alternative despite the fact that Brook may go back for this excursion that lasts till March.
Uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir may no longer accompany the group because of visa extend, and remained in Abu Dhabi.
“The time that Bash (Bashir) had with the squad over in Abu Dhabi, where he fitted in seamlessly, will serve him greatly. We’ve also got a little bit of support out there for him so he’s not on his own,” McCullum stated.
“We’re hoping the news will come through today that his visa has been approved, then we’ll get him to sink his teeth into this series,” he stated.
