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Stokes takes six wickets in England Ashes warm-up

Stokes takes six wickets in England Ashes warm-up

Summary

Ben Stokes, England's cricket captain, took six wickets in a warm-up match against the England Lions as he returned from a shoulder injury. Fast bowler Mark Wood, also returning from a long injury break, experienced a hamstring issue during the game and will undergo a scan. The match is part of England’s preparation for the upcoming Ashes series.

Key Facts

  • Ben Stokes took six wickets while playing against the England Lions in a tour match.
  • This was Stokes' first game since July due to a shoulder injury.
  • Mark Wood, another England player, left the field with a hamstring issue after bowling eight overs.
  • Wood will have a medical scan to assess his injury.
  • The warm-up match is a preparation for the Ashes Test series starting on November 21.
  • England used an all-pace bowling attack in the match.
  • The England Lions scored 382 runs before being bowled out.
  • The game took place at Lilac Hill in Perth, and the pitch was described as slow and low.
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