England’s Ben Stokes is set to have surgery at the end of the World Cup as he attempts to conquer his long-term left knee injury.
The Test captain has been struggling with the problem for at least 18 months and has had to play as a specialist batter recently, with his body unable to cope with the rigours of bowling.
Stokes suggested he was considering an operation after this summer’s Ashes series, but instead chose to come out of ODI retirement and take part in England’s title defence in India.
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With England on the way out at the end of the group stage, he is likely to go under the knife before the end of the month and will hope to be ready to lead his side’s Test tour of India in January.
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Ben Stokes is out for five on his return from injury as he is caught and bowled by Kagiso Rabada
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