ENG Vs IND 2018: England Consider Options to Avail Ben Stokes for Lord's Test

Off all the cricket Clashes in England, especially in red-ball format. the Test that will be played on Lord’s track is always a special feeling. The players would love to cherish the experience but Ben Stokes is standing on the tip of the iceberg. The swashbuckling all-rounder’s brawl in Bristol in September 2017, is set to reveal the verdict during the Lord’s Test which possibly makes Stokes unavailable for the selection.

However, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is trying its best to look for the best possible options being made available.

Ben Stokes might miss the Lord’s Test:

In the latest development of Stokes’ case, the honourable court announced the further hearing regarding the case will be made on August 6th.

It is expected that the trial will take place around 5-7 days as none of the three members didn’t plead the guilty of the charges. All the three men involved in the case are strong in their voices to judge.

During the time of the hearing, England would be locking their horns against India in the second Test at Lord’s. Furthermore, it is scheduled to play on August 9th.

As the hearing is on 6th of August, it is clear that Ben Stokes will be unavailable for the selection. Meanwhile, it would be interesting to see how the England board will tackle the things.

Possible options to play the game:

As always, there are few loopholes in Law which can battle out the person from any situation. It is learnt via ESPN Cricinfo that they can possibly seek a medical illness or a change in a charge.

It is also possible that if the respected individual produces any further evidence to the court. Eventually, the hearing would be postponed again.

Possibly, those are the few things available for ECB to aid Ben Stokes playing Lord’s Test.

Earlier, the absence of Stokes in the Test team hurt Three Lions badly. They were completely thrashed out by Australians in their den during the prestigious Ashes series tour.