<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/icc-world-cup-2023-ben-stokes-is-getting-better-but-he-needs-to-be-fit-to-play-says-joe-root-23314497" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Ben Stokes</a> has declared himself ready for action in England&rsquo;s crucial World Cup clash against <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/proteas-look-to-continue-winning-momentum-v-the-netherlands-23314773" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">South Africa</a> after missing the first three games of the campaign through injury. England&rsquo;s title defence in India is in deep trouble after a shock defeat to Afghanistan left them with a single win to their name.
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Test skipper Stokes suffered a hip injury during England&rsquo;s build-up to the tournament but has given himself the green light to face the Proteas in Mumbai&rsquo;s Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.&nbsp;
Stokes told the BBC: &ldquo;It was a frustrating little niggle to get before the tournament but I have worked very hard to get back to where I am and making myself ready to be available for selection. &ldquo;We have had a few days off since the last game and first training session here in Mumbai. I&rsquo;ll give it a good push but, yes, I think everything is pretty good. I am in a good place.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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Test skipper Stokes suffered a hip injury during England’s build-up to the tournament but has given himself the green light to face the Proteas in Mumbai’s

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Test skipper Stokes suffered a hip injury during England’s build-up to the tournament but has given himself the green light to face the Proteas in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Saturday

ICC World Cup 2023: Stokes to return for SA clash at Wankhede

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