Under Ben Stokes‘ leadership, England‘s Test team has had an incredible comeback in the world of cricket. Under Stokes’ skipper, the English team has won 13 of their 19 games since he assumed the role in 2022, demonstrating a remarkable comeback. But Stokes’ ongoing knee ailment is now a source of worry, casting doubt on his future with the England team despite their recent success. Because of this, conversations on the crucial role that all-rounders play have taken center stage, which has led to former England captain Nasser Hussain offering his opinions.
Nasser Hussain acknowledged that Stokes’ efforts were crucial, but he also said that England would have to prepare for the eventuality of playing without him. Furthermore, it appeared that he was unsure of Stokes’ capacity to bowl for England at full tilt.
“With his ability to lead in those situations, Stokes’ triple role as a hitter, bowler, and captain makes him an essential player in cricket. I’m not sure how much bowling Stokes will do in the next few years. Stokes is such a crucial player for England, but they must learn to function without him, Hussain reportedly said.
In a test series, you can’t afford for him to collapse, as we’ve seen him do on occasion. Nasser Hussain
Renowned pundit Nasser Hussain also discussed how Stokes’ injuries have affected his batting performance, pointing to instances in which his physical limitations hindered his ability to execute particular smashes. Not only that, but he thinks it will be difficult for Stokes to handle the physical demands of five-day cricket and still have an impactful performance for England.
“His surgery was intended to help him bowl more, but for the past two years, he has been hobbling, which has somewhat damaged his batting as well. He has played a few shots before collapsing. You can’t afford that in the heat during a five-match Test series,” Hussain continued.
Ben Stokes is about to begin his rehabilitation under the ECB medical staff after a recent successful knee surgery. The entire cricket community is anticipating his return as he recovers. His next big assignment as captain will be to command the squad through a demanding five-match Test series against India on their home ground. It’s an intimidating undertaking that will put his and the team’s grit to the test.
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