England captain Ben Stokes has no considerations over his capability to bowl within the upcoming Ashes sequence.
Stokes’ long-standing left knee problem brought on him issues throughout February’s tour of New Zealand and his current time on the Indian Premier League proved fruitless.
All-rounder Stokes performed solely twice for Chennai Super Kings and despatched down only one over for 18 runs throughout his IPL stint.
But forward of this week’s one-off Test with Ireland at Lord’s, the 31-year-old is assured he can have an effect when the Ashes sequence towards Australia begins on June 16.
He mentioned: “Yeah, look the knee is in a much better place than it was in Wellington.
“I’ve been over in India for the IPL and these final eight or 9 weeks I do know I’ve acquired myself ready the place I am unable to say I remorse something.
“I have got myself into a place where I feel like in a 2019, 2020 space in terms of my own body and fitness. I have definitely given myself the best opportunity (to bowl this summer).
“We know what it’s (the issue) and now it’s about managing it.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
