The Latest Breaking News from Olly Stone

The fast bowler’s return from the IPL and a visit to a specialist are sensible but the clock is ticking for the first Test against Australia in June

Stone made his England comeback last winter after recovering from a fourth stress fracture in his back.

The England batter made his comeback from a leg break for Yorkshire’s second XI

The paceman has played three five-day matches for England.

London Spirit have added Australia batter Mitchell Marsh and England quick Olly Stone to their men’s squad ahead of this summer’s Hundred, while Oval Invincibles selected South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen, but high-profile overseas players were largely snubbed during Thursday’s Draft.

James Vince, Phil Salt and Ben Duckett will all feel they have not made the most of key opportunities

England aim to continue winning run while the Black Caps will hope to counter tourists’ tactics at their Wellington stronghold

This summer’s series against Australia is likely to be particularly demanding, with five Tests squeezed into just six-and-a-half weeks

Olly Stone stars with the ball but weather concerns affect build-up to first Test at the Bay Oval