the 2023 ballon d or winner has been linked with a move to saudi arabia. england captain ben stokes insists he is definitely on course to bowl in the first ashes test against australia at edgbaston. stokes didn t bowl in england s 10 wicket victory over ireland at lords as he manages a persistent problem with his left knee. but he did bowl for the first time in four weeks before play on saturday and says he s happy with how it went. stokes was in visible discomfort when he took a catch in the win over ireland. the first ashes test begins on the 16th ofjune. australia fast bowler josh hazlewood has been ruled out of the world test championship final against india, which starts on wednesday at the 0val. he s still in contention for the ashes series against england which starts in just 12 days time. hazlewood is managing an achilles issue, plus a side injury, which resulted in him missing much of the indian premier league. michael neser comes into the squad
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