Ben Stokes’ prolonged bowling spells in opposition to India within the third Test exhibits the England all-rounder has full confidence in his physique after coming via damage layoffs, batter Joe Root stated.
The England captain bowled 44 overs at Lord’s, essentially the most of any bowler within the match, and took 5 wickets to information the hosts to a 22-run victory and 2-1 lead within the five-match collection. He contributed 44 and 33 runs and was named participant of the match.
The 34-year-old underwent a profitable operation on a torn hamstring in December earlier than present process a bodily health programme throughout which he misplaced 10 kg.
“He’s just desperate to be the man and make things happen,” former skipper Root advised BBC Sport.
“Incredible effort to be able to do that. I was just panicking that he wasn’t going to make it through the game after a couple of bad injuries but he clearly trusts his body now.
“It’s a great signal for us shifting ahead. I imply it truly is is not it, as a result of that is again to his greatest.”
The fourth Test begins on July 23 at Old Trafford.
