Ben Stokes is adamant he will be in the 'best possible shape' after five-month hamstring injury lay-off - as England Test captain insists 'I still want to play a full role as a bowler'

Ben Stokes is adamant he will be in the 'best possible shape' after five-month hamstring injury lay-off - as England Test captain insists 'I still want to play a full role as a bowler'

The England captain has not played any cricket since tearing his left hamstring against New Zealand at Hamilton in December.

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