England Test skipper Ben Stokes has confirmed that he will undergo surgery on his troublesome knee after the ODI World Cup 2023. Stokes has been battling the injury for a while, and it has prevented him from bowling for England in more than a year. However, he expects to be fit for the Test series against India, which is scheduled to start in January 2024.

Speaking to reporters ahead of England’s World Cup clash against arch-rivals Australia, Stokes confirmed the development. “I’ll be fine for the Test Series in India. I am having surgery after the World Cup,” said the 32-year-old.

Stokes has been one of England’s most important players in recent years, and his absence from the bowling attack has been a major blow for the team. He is also a vital leader, and his experience and presence on the field will be missed when he is out for surgery.

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However, the good news for England fans is that Stokes expects to be back in action before the start of the Test series against India. This is a crucial series for England, as they will be looking to avenge their defeat in the Ashes series earlier this year.

Ben Stokes’ knee injury has been a source of frustration for the all-rounder, but he is determined to come back stronger. He has already shown his resilience by returning to international cricket after coming out of retirement for the ODI World Cup. After the surgery, Stokes will undergo a period of rehabilitation, and he is expected to be back to full fitness by the start of the Test series against India.

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This is good news for England, as they will need their best players available for this important series. In addition to his knee injury, Stokes has also been pictured using an inhaler, which has led to concerns about his health. However, Stokes has brushed aside these concerns, revealing that he has exercise-induced asthma.

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“I’ve actually got exercise-induced asthma. But sometimes it happens when you go to a new city in India where the air is slightly different. That could be a reason for it,” Ben Stokes said.

Stokes’ asthma is not a serious concern, and it is not expected to affect his fitness or performance on the field.