Ben Stokes has responded to Steve Harmison‘s criticism of England’s Test preparation for the upcoming tour of India. Harmison expressed concerns about the team arriving in India just three days before the start of a five-match series, suggesting it could lead to a 5-0 defeat. Stokes defended the team’s approach, stating that they would have additional training in Abu Dhabi before heading to India.
Good job we’re going to Abu Dhabi for a training camp before we go to India for even more training before that 1st test then isn’t it. https://t.co/2Q0qCOEbFO
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) December 28, 2023
England, planning a week-long workout in the UAE ahead of the series opener on January 25, hopes to acclimate to the conditions, especially on spinning pitches. Stokes, recovering from knee surgery, aims to be fully fit for the first Test, primarily focusing on batting.
