Ben Stokes Injury: England Captain Dismisses Worries Ahead of Ashes 2023

England skipper Ben Stokes has dismissed any worries regarding his knee injury ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes 2023 series, after seemingly stumbling while completing a catch in the Test victory over Ireland on Saturday, June 3.

Stokes Tumbles After Taking Catch

Stokes tumbled after taking Curtis Campher’s catch at short fine leg, but he continued to be on the field despite his knee problems, which were most recently seen during the Indian Premier League 2023.

Stokes’ Assurance

When asked about the incident, Stokes assured that there was nothing to worry about. He said, “Actually I didn’t pick it [the ball] up and I landed quite awkwardly on it [the left knee]. My weight went on the inside of the knee like I hyper-extended but I bowled this morning, the first time I have bowled since being back from India, so it’s been about 4 weeks actually and I got through that and I was really happy with where I was, so nothing to worry about.”

Conclusion

Ben Stokes’ words have put to rest any doubts about his knee injury ahead of the Ashes 2023 series. He has shown his fitness by successfully bowling in a Test match after being away from the game for four weeks. This is a great sign for England and their fans, and hopefully Stokes can continue to stay fit and lead his team to victory in the Ashes.