Brendon McCullum has insisted Ben Stokes is "determined to lead England to Ashes glory" amid concerns over a chronic knee problem.
Stokes has been managing a left knee issue since taking over as captain last summer, but clearly struggled with it more than usual in the second Test against New Zealand. He bowled just two overs all game and showed signs of discomfort while fielding and batting in the final innings.
Stokes himself admitted the injury was "holding me back", but both he and McCullum are confident he will be back to his best ahead of the Ashes. "Stokesy's knee is just something we have to monitor," McCullum told BT Sport.
