Stokes: England Not Taking India Lightly Despite Star Absences

Before the England-India Test series, Ben Stokes has warned his team against underestimating India. Despite the absence of prominent players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin, Stokes emphasized the depth of Indian talent. He stated that England anticipates a challenging series and is not looking past the immediate task. Stokes, who has played alongside several Indian players in the IPL, understands their abilities. He also mentioned the importance of Jasprit Bumrah, even if he only plays a few matches. The series marks the start of England’s WTC campaign and the first test of their ‘Bazball’ approach in front of Indian opposition on home soil.