Ben Stokes: England captain back in training with Durham in Ashes boost

Durham Chief Coach Ryan Campbell said that the captain of England Ben Stokes “returned to education” after a shoulder injury and “ready for this winter ashes in Australia, he said.

Stokes, 34, missed the fifth and last test against India in Oval with a shoulder problem during the lottery in Old Trafford in July.

The versatile is expected to be appointed for about six or seven weeks, and now he has started to hit the nets again on the district side.

With the first ashes test that started at Perth on November 21, Campbell confirmed that it was “extremely close to playing” for Durham again after performing the knee injury of Mark Wood.

“Stokes returned to education, Camp Campbell said to BBC Radio 5 Live.

“He started to hit the balls last week and had a really good session. Scott Borthwick was throwing him [coach] Go for almost two hours.

“The shot side of the things is going very well, but bowling will last much longer. Very stable is being treated.”

Meanwhile, Wood has not played since February because a injury in the Champions Cup in Pakistan.

Before a 35 -year -old setback, he hoped to return to India for the fifth test and was left out for white ball matches against South Africa and Ireland.

“I’ve crossed my fingers that Wood played for us next week.” He said.

“If this happens, not only for Durham, but also for England. It is extremely close to playing.”