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Stokes seeks dominant comeback as all-rounder

Stokes seeks dominant comeback as all-rounder

London, May 16 (UNI) England Test captain Ben Stokes is coming on the back of a long rehabilitation process following a hamstring injury he picked up during last year’s tour of New Zealand.
Among the big question marks for England ahead of a packed upcoming home summer, is the return to fitness of red-ball skipper Stokes.
Stokes was confirmed as the England captain for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe starting May 21, which will be followed by a five-Test series against India starting June 20 - marking the beginning of the next ICC World Test Championship cycle.

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