Rusty Stokes confident about peak fitness
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: England player Ben Stokes raises a smile during England nets ahead of the 1st ODI against West Indies at Old Trafford on September 18, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Red-ball skipper Ben Stokes’ comeback to competitive cricket has been one of the key talking topics for the home side as England’s grueling home season gets off on Thursday (June 1) with the one-off Test against Ireland. Stokes’ ability to bowl has been hampered by a reoccurring knee issue, but he seemed confident in his physical condition.
Stokes stated, I have worked very hard with the medical staff in Chennai, who were in communication with the ECB folks, and put myself into a point where I feel like I am back at 2019, 2020 space in terms of my own body and fitness. I have unquestionably given myself the best chance, but the mind and body are two very different things. I have, nevertheless, given myself the finest opportunity.
