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The Speed & Bounce Of Australian Pitches Will Suit Ben Stokes On 'Both Fronts', Reckons Alastair Cook

By IANS News December 05, 2021 • 17:36 PM View: 2112

Former England captain Alastair Cook reckons all-rounder Ben Stokes will enjoy playing in Australia with both bat and ball during the upcoming Ashes as the speed and bounce of the pitch will suit him well. At the same time, Cook conceded that his match readiness, physically as well as mentally is something which is not known.

Stokes is making a comeback into cricket after taking an indefinite break from the game on July 30 to take care of his mental well-being as well as healing from a left index finger injury. He was a late addition to the Ashes touring party and is now in contention to play the first Test at The Gabba on December 8.

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