IND vs Engine 4th Test: ‘We are hoping that he will bowl tomorrow’ – England batsman Ben Stokes’ updates on fitness. Cricket news

Timesofindia.com in Manchester: England batting coach Marcus Traksothic hopes that captain Ben Stokes will fit to bowl at 5 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Speaking after the stumps on Saturday, Treskothik said that the absence of Stokes from the bowling attack on Day 4 was the result of that cramps on Friday and that workload managed throughout the match. “This is a build-up by workload and cramps yesterday,” explained by Traksothic. “We are hoping that he will come back to bowl tomorrow. We will see how he is in the morning.”

Stokes had a massive impact with the first bat, scoring a spectacular 141 to help 669 after England. After his five wickets in India’s first innings, this England team once again came underlining its unmatched value. But with India’s KL Rahul and Shubman Gill staging a remarkable battle, England will need to re -contribute with the ball if they are to take the remaining eight wickets and wrap the series.

Visitors were reels at 1 to 1 at lunch, but 2 on 174 recovered the day 4 well to finish 4, yet behind by 137 runs. The calm resistance from Rahul and Gill has set up an attractive last day.With a series-Agni 16 wickets, Stokes may need to be involved in the attack if the hosts have to reject India on time to claim victory. As the lead wicket -taker of the series, England will once again need their captain to step into the last day, especially if they are to seal the series without going to the Oval.