Ben Stokes Strikes After Eight Balls on Cricket Comeback

Playing for Durham against Worcestershire in the County Championship, Stokes hit an aggressive four off his eighth ball. He went on to make 47 in his innings.

The all-rounder had been out of competitive cricket for four months following shoulder surgery. The biggest relief for the medical team was that he completed several full bowling spells; the ECB confirmed he would be included in this summer's squad.

England's summer Test series against India will be one of the toughest examinations of the Bazball era. "It's time to push the team forward again," Stokes said.