Ben Stokes is considering playing as an all-rounder in the fourth Test against India and on a pitch the England captain described pointedly as “interesting”.
Two days before a must‑win Test for the tourists at 2-1 down, Stokes bowled heavily in training. A 20‑minute spell on the outfield was followed by 35 minutes against Jonny Bairstow in the nets – his first time to a batter since the Ashes last summer.
