Ben Stokes responds to Steve Harmison’s critique of the England tour preparation

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.

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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.