Ben Stokes could bowl in England's fourth Test against India, says Ollie Pope | QE4XIO8 | 2024-02-21 16:08:01
Ollie Pope claims there's 'every probability' Ben Stokes might bowl within the fourth Check towards India, with the England captain stated to be 'impressed' with how his knee has coped in coaching.
Stokes has not bowled since England's& second Ashes Check match towards Australia final summer& and underwent surgery in November as a way to be in the absolute best situation for this winter's tour.
The 32-year-old was seen bowling in the nets on Tuesday and it appears doubtless he will put his knee to the check in Ranchi, as England look to bounce again from a chastening 434-run defeat in Rajkot – the Check group's largest loss since World Struggle II.
The vacationers, 2-1 down within the collection, opted for an attack of James Anderson, Mark Wooden, Tom Hartley and Rehan Ahmed last outing, with Joe Root providing a third spin choice. Widespread studies indicate that seamer Ollie Robinson might return to the XI.
Requested whether Stokes might bowl at the JSCA& Worldwide Stadium, England vice-captain Pope informed reporters: 'Yeah, I feel there's undoubtedly a chance.
'He's not confirmed it yet, even in the dressing room, so I feel he's going to see.
'He bowled at the batters at the moment [yesterday] so he's going to see how he pulls up tomorrow [today] and see how he goes.
'If that's good then hopefully we will see him with the ball in his hand in the recreation.'
Pope believes the all-rounder's 'aggressive edge' might see him take the ball, with England needing to struggle back in Ranchi.
'If he's not too sore, that's a constructive signal,' the Surrey batter added.
'He didn't need to put himself underneath an excessive amount of strain early by saying he's going to be bowling, so he's performed it daily with how his knee is feeling.
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'I feel he's been impressed by how his knee has been going.
'He's had an excellent bowl towards our batters.
'We all know what he's like, he's obtained that aggressive edge. There's each probability he'll bowl however he's not confirmed it yet.'
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