England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been added to the side`s Test squad for the Ashes tour of Australia, beginning at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 8. Stokes, who has been given the all-clear by his consultant and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) medical team to resume training following his second operation on a fractured left index finger, will depart with the Test specialists and the Lions on November 4.

Ashes 2021: Ben Stokes added to England squad after recovering from injury

Ben Stokes, England's all-rounder, was injured while taking a catch for his team Rajasthan Royals' first match in IPL 2021 against Punjab Kings after underwent another operation on his left index finger.

England's Ben Stokes could miss Ashes series after finger operation

Rajasthan Royals and England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been ruled out for three months after fracturing his finger while playing against Punjab Kings. IN PICS| Ben Stokes ruled out of IPL 2021: Five players who can replace him Stokes sustained the injury during Rajasthan Royals’ opening match against Punjab Kings on Monday while taking a catch to get the wicket of Chris Gayle.

Ben Stokes ruled out for three months after fracturing his finger, will require surgery soon: ECB

Rajasthan Royals and England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in what has been termed as a finger injury.

Ben Stokes ruled out of IPL 2021 with a finger injury