Stokes set to return to cricket through IPL

Ben Stokes is set for an imminent return to cricket at the IPL following a period of compassionate leave in New Zealand.

He will play for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season. 

The England all-rounder missed the start of the tournament after heading to New Zealand to spend time with his family following his father Ged’s brain cancer diagnosis. 

Stokes has been in his country of birth since being given permission to leave the England squad following the victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Old Trafford early in August.