Aussie skipper hails Stokes' ability, criticises off-field behaviour


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  • Sunday, 15 Oct 2017

Britain Cricket - England v Australia - 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Group A - Edgbaston - June 10, 2017 England's Ben Stokes looks dejected after a chance to catch out Australia's Steve Smith is missed Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers Livepic

(Reuters) - Australia captain Steve Smith says England's Ben Stokes is "one of the best players" in the world but he cannot condone the behaviour that led to the all-rounder being arrested for an altercation outside a Bristol nightclub.

Stokes, 26, is England's vice captain and one of their most important players, but his participation in next month's Ashes series against Australia has been thrown into doubt after he was released under investigation following the incident.

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