‘We want to have the best side possible’ says
England openerAshes squad quarantining on Gold Coast after Saturday arrivalRory Burns has declared Ben Stokes’ return to the England squad as “a massive boost” to their chances of success in the Ashes, but says the sudden announcement that the all-rounder would be on the flight to Australia came as no surprise to him.
After taking time away from the game to recover from finger surgery and prioritise his mental health, Stokes was not initially named in the squad but was added a fortnight later after declaring himself fit and “ready for Australia”. England’s Test specialists arrived on Saturday and are currently quarantining on Queensland’s Gold Coast.