Ben Stokes considering knee operation with one eye on 2025-26 Ashes

GEORGE DOBELL AT THE OVAL: With England's Test side not due to play again until they reach India at the end of January, Stokes believes he has a rare opportunity to attend to the longstanding problem. But that would mean no ODI comeback this autumn

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