Eoin Morgan: Ben Stokes won't be considered for T20 clash against New Zealand
Stokes has taken part in training but England aren't willing to risk the player
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Your support makes all the difference.England captain Eoin Morgan has reiterated Ben Stokes will not be considered for Sunday’s Twenty20 against New Zealand after taking part in a light training session in Hamilton.
Stokes, who linked up with the team on Friday evening having pleaded not guilty to a charge of affray three days earlier, joined in with the eve-of-match fielding drills and later batted in the nets.
But he is still building up match fitness and will not take part in a game England must win if they are to qualify for the Trans-Tasman final.
Morgan said: “We’re not expecting Ben to play, he only got off a long flight yesterday. He’ll be taking the next couple of days really easy. There’s a big risk of injury in the next few days so he’ll be taking a light load.”
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