Crocked STOKES Ditched

BEN STOKES has been left out of England's squad for the Champions Trophy in February and March next year due to injury.

- DARREN WELLS

Test captain Stokes, who has not played an ODI since the 2023 World Cup, had said he was open to returning to the white-ball set-up following Brendon McCullum's appointment as head coach across all formats in September.