Updated On: 20 October, 2023 07:42 AM IST | London | AFP
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

Ben Stokes. Pic/AFP
Ben Stokes has declared himself ready for action in England’s crucial World Cup clash against South Africa after missing the first three games of the campaign through injury. England’s title defence in India is in deep trouble after a shock defeat to Afghanistan left them with a single win to their name.