Stokes urges players to push England case in County Championship
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England Test captain Ben Stokes has urged players to push their case for an International call-up in the County Championship, calling it a "great opportunity".
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'A great opportunity' - Test skipper Ben Stokes urges players to push England case in County Championship England Test captain Ben Stokes believes there is plenty of talent at disposal in the County Championship and has called on players to push their case ahead of the new season which begins on Friday Thursday 2 April 2026 17:42, UK England Test captain Ben Stokes has urged players to push their case for an International call-up in the County Championship, calling it a "great opportunity". Stokes is poised to miss the first month of the County Championship season with Durham as he continues to recover from facial surgery . England were thumped 4-1 by Australia in The Ashes over the winter but 34-year-old Stokes remains adamant the talent at disposal for places in the Test XI is "unquestionable". England deny Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum bust-up Ashes review: Rob Key on drinking culture and more Got Sky? Watch cricket live on the Sky Sports app Follow Sky Sports on WhatsApp for news and more Not got Sky? Stream cricket contract-free on NOW Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Despite losing the Ashes comprehensively, Ben Stokes said he was determined to remain as England captain England's first Test series of the summer is against New Zealand, with the first match at Lord's from 4 June, followed by a three-Test contest against Pakistan beginning on August 19. "I think it's a great opportunity for a lot of people around the country," said Stokes. "Obviously, we had the Lions in Australia at the same time as we were, so you look at some of the players that are coming through that system at the moment. "The talent that we have in England is just unquestionable. The pool of players, the talent that we have, it's probably as good as it's been in a very long time. Also See: England cricket news and views Follow Sky Sports on WhatsApp Sky Sports Cricket Podcast Stream cricket without a contract "The first six or seven weeks of Championship cricket I ...
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