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The Independent UK
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Doubts raised whether Ben Stokes will be fully fit for Ashes

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  • England captain Ben Stokes has resumed training with Durham after suffering a shoulder injury during the fourth Test against India in July.
  • Durham head coach Ryan Campbell is confident Stokes will be ready for the Ashes series in Australia, which is set to commence on 21 November.
  • Stokes has begun batting in the nets, but his return to bowling is anticipated to be a more gradual process.
  • Campbell lauded Stokes' dedication to recovery but expressed reservations about his capacity to play all five Ashes Tests given the potential workload.
  • Fast bowler Mark Wood is also nearing his return for Durham following knee surgery, which is seen as beneficial for both his county and England.

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England given Ben Stokes fitness boost as captain returns to training ahead of Ashes

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