England legend Steve Harmison has repeatedly voiced his concerns about Ben Stokes' chronic knee injury and the potential of him breaking down during the upcoming Ashes series.
This summer's Ashes will be crammed into a tight 46-day window and Harmison is worried Stokes' knee "could completely pack up on him" and leave England without their captain.
The 31-year-old has been crucial to England's rejuvenation and recently had an injection to try and help manage his knee issue. However, should Stokes' injury flare up against Australia and leave him unable to play, Harmison has suggested wicketkeeper Ben Foakes would be the "safest pair of hands" to fill in as skipper despite his own place in the side currently under threat.
