Stokes back in England team for third India test


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  • Friday, 17 Aug 2018

Cricket - England Nets - Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Britain - August 17, 2018 England's Ben Stokes during nets Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

(Reuters) - England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been named in the team for the third test match against India starting at Trent Bridge on Saturday, three days after he was cleared of affray, captain Joe Root said on Friday.

Stokes will replace Sam Curran from the side that won the second test at Lord's by an innings to help the hosts take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

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