Stokes absence a ‘blow’ to England’s hopes of Ashes glory

ECB chief Strauss describes all-rounder's situation as ‘complicated’

Ben Stokes England Ashes cricket
England cricketer Ben Stokes 
(Image credit: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images)

Andrew Strauss has called for “clarity” over the police investigation into Ben Stokes as England’s preparations for the Ashes warm up.

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