England's Test skipper Ben Stokes is determined to get rid of his knee issues in the potential six-month break from cricket following the fifth Ashes 2023 Test.
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Knee issues have troubled Stokes
Stokes is one of the finest all-rounders going around. However, the knee issues have restricted his bowling duties in recent years.
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First knee surgery in 2016
Stokes, who made his England debut in 2011, had knee issues right from the start of his career. He first underwent knee surgery in May 2016 after getting ruled out midway through the home Test series against Sri Lanka.
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Another surgery in 2017
Stokes suffered another knee injury exactly one year after his surgery during the home ODI series opener against South Africa.
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Recurrence of his injury
Stokes suffered a recurrence of his knee issues in the 2019 away Test series against New Zealand. He was visibly in discomfort while bowling on Day 1 of the second Test.
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Stokes won't bowl at The Oval
Stokes's knee troubles ignited in the 2023 Test series in New Zealand. He could bowl just two overs. Similarly, Stokes has confirmed that he will not bowl in the fifth and final Ashes 2023 Test, starting July 27 at The Oval.