Stokes as England talisman struggles for runs

Lions against India A to shake off any rustiness following his injury, this being only his second outing of 2025.

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"I've been staggered by the lack of time in the middle Ben has had as a batter," Vaughan said.

Stokes brushed off the criticism but it is clear the road back to his belligerent best will be a tough one. Not that anyone of sound sporting mind would question the skipper's capacity to return to his magnificent self with the bat — even with Jasprit Bumrah bowling.