While neither the question nor Stokes’ answer on Wednesday specifically mentioned the England squad or playing XI, the 33-year-old believes his comments about Somerset batter Rew, who was unused member of the squad for the Test against Zimbabwe, made it clear he was referring to Bethell’s place in the squad, rather than the XI. Speaking...
England captain Ben Stokes says his pre-match comments about Jacob Bethell coming straight back into the England team to play India were “twisted to suit an agenda”. The 21-year-old’s return for the five Tests against India could come at the expense of Ollie Pope, but Stokes says Pope – who scored 171 against Zimbabwe –...
