RANCHI, FEB 21: There is "definitely a chance" that England captain Ben Stokes will bowl in the fourth Test against India, his deputy Ollie Pope said Wednesday, in a badly needed boost for the tourists.
England need a win in the Test starting Friday in Ranchi after successive losses put them 2-1 down in the five-match series.
The 32-year-old all-rounder Stokes previously said he would play purely as a batsman in the series because of his knee, but bowled in the nets on Wednesday.
He has struggled with his left knee for some time, stopping him bowling in the last three Ashes Tests in 2023 and the ODI World Cup.
"Theres definitely a chance," vice-captain Pope said of the probability that Stokes will bowl in the fourth Test.
"Hes not confirmed it even in the changing room so we will see. He bowled at the batters today," he added.
"See how he pulls up, and if thats good, hopefully we will see him with the ball in hand in the game." —AFP
